First detection and genotyping of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pet golden hamsters (Mesocricetus auratus) and Siberian hamsters (Phodopus sungorus) in China

Enterocytozoon bieneusi, a common opportunistic pathogen, has been detected in humans and a wide range of animals worldwide. However, no information on the prevalence and molecular characterization of E. bieneusi in hamsters is available worldwide. In this study, fecal specimens were collected from...

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Main Authors: Lv Chaochao, Wang Jingsong, Li Chen, Zhang Min, Qian Weifeng
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/parasite220016/parasite220016.html