Prevalence and genotypic identification of Cryptosporidium spp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in captive Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in Heilongjiang and Fujian provinces of China

Prevalence and genotypic identification of Cryptosporidium spp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in captive Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) in Heilongjiang and Fujian provinces of China

Abstract Background Cryptosporidium and Enterocytozoon bieneusi are two important pathogens with zoonotic potential that cause enteric infections in a wide range of hosts, including humans. Both are transmitted from animals to humans by direct contact or through contaminated equipment. Bears are fre...

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Main Authors: Sheng-Nan Wang, Yun Sun, Huan-Huan Zhou, Gang Lu, Meng Qi, Wei-Shi Liu, Wei Zhao
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
Subjects:
Cryptosporidium
Enterocytozoon bieneusi
Bear
Genotypic
Identification
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-020-02292-9

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