First report of Blastocystis in giant pandas, red pandas, and various bird species in Sichuan province, southwestern China

Blastocystis is a common enteric protist that colonizes humans and a wide range of animals. Although some studies have reported incidences of Blastocystis in humans and animals in China, there is no information available on the prevalence of Blastocystis in giant pandas, red pandas, or bird species....

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Main Authors: Lei Deng, Jing-Xin Yao, Hai-Feng Liu, Zi-Yao Zhou, Yi-Jun Chai, Wu-You Wang, Zhi-Jun Zhong, Jun-Liang Deng, Zhi-Hua Ren, Hua-Lin Fu, Xia Yan, Chan-Juan Yue, Guang-Neng Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-08-01
Series:International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221322441930104X