Occurrence, genetic diversity and zoonotic potential of Blastocystis sp. in forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii) in Southwest China

Blastocystis sp. is a common anaerobic protist with controversial pathogenicity that can infect various animals and humans. However, there are no reports of Blastocystis sp. infections in forest musk deer (Moschus berezovskii). The present study was designed to examine the occurrence, subtype distri...

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Main Authors: Chen Shanyu, Meng Wanyu, Shi Xianpeng, Chai Yijun, Zhou Ziyao, Liu Haifeng, Zhong Zhijun, Fu Hualin, Cao Suizhong, Ma Xiaoping, Shen Liuhong, Deng Lei, Peng Guangneng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2022-01-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2022/01/parasite220020/parasite220020.html