First detection and genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pet fancy rats (Rattus norvegicus) and guinea pigs (Cavia porcellus) in China
Enterocytozoon bieneusi, an obligate intracellular microsporidian parasite, can infect humans and a wide variety of animals worldwide. However, information on the prevalence and molecular characterization of E. bieneusi in pet rats and guinea pigs is lacking. In this study, 325 fecal samples were co...
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Language: | English |
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EDP Sciences
2020-01-01
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Online Access: | https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2020/01/parasite200016/parasite200016.html |