Enterocytozoon bieneusi in donkeys from Xinjiang, China: prevalence, molecular characterization and the assessment of zoonotic risk

Abstract Background Enterocytozoon bieneusi, a zoonotic pathogen, has the potential to infect both immunocompromised and immunocompetent humans. It is found in large number of animals; however, not much is known regarding its prevalence in equine animals, particularly donkeys. This is the first mole...

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Main Authors: Aiyun Zhao, Ying Zhang, Wen Wang, Bo Jing, Jinming Xing, Dayong Tao, Wei Zhao, Meng Qi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-06-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02409-0