Comparison of various diagnostic techniques for the detection of Blastocystis spp. and its molecular characterisation in farm animals in the United Arab Emirates

Blastocystis spp. is a common anaerobic intestinal parasite infecting humans and a diverse range of animals. The aim of the study was to compare different diagnostic methods for the detection of Blastocystis and survey the occurrence of its subtypes in farm animals, namely sheep, cows and camels, in...

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Main Authors: ElBakri Ali, Kanu Gayathri A., Salahat Dana, Hussein Nabila, Ibrahim Zeinab, Hasan Hayder, AbuOdeh Raed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2023-03-01
Series:Journal of Veterinary Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/jvetres-2023-0017
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Summary:Blastocystis spp. is a common anaerobic intestinal parasite infecting humans and a diverse range of animals. The aim of the study was to compare different diagnostic methods for the detection of Blastocystis and survey the occurrence of its subtypes in farm animals, namely sheep, cows and camels, in Al-Ain, United Arab Emirates.
ISSN:2450-8608