Dientamoeba fragilis is more prevalent than Giardia duodenalis in children and adults attending a day care centre in Central Italy

Giardia duodenalis is a well recognised enteropathogen, while Dientamoeba fragilis is rarely detected and consequently it is not recognised as an important human pathogen. In 2002-2003, a survey has been carried out on enteroparasites in faecal samples of outpatients attending a day care centre in t...

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Main Authors: Crotti D., D’Annibale M.L., Fonzo G., Lalle M., Cacciò S.M., Pozio E.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2005-06-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
PCR
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2005122165