First detection and genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in reindeers (Rangifer tarandus): a zoonotic potential of ITS genotypes

First detection and genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in reindeers (Rangifer tarandus): a zoonotic potential of ITS genotypes

Abstract Background Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most common pathogen of 14 microsporidian species infecting humans worldwide. In China, E. bieneusi has been reported in some common livestock and environmental specimens. However, no information is available on occurrence of E. bieneusi in reindeer...

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Main Authors: Weishi Liu, Chunyu Nie, Longxian Zhang, Rongjun Wang, Aiqin Liu, Wei Zhao, Heping Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2015-10-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Enterocytozoon bieneusi
ITS gene
Genotying
Reindeers
Zoonotic
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-015-1155-0

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