Genetic characterization of Trichomonas gallinae (Rivolta, 1878) in companion birds in Japan and the genotypical relationship in the Asia region

Background/purpose: Avian trichomonosis is a parasitic infection that affects a wide range of avian species, including free-ranging and pet birds worldwide, and Trichomonas gallinae has been considered as the only causative agent for decades. The sequence of the 5.8S ribosomal RNA with internal tran...

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Main Authors: Shyun Chou, Shinichiro Hadano, Atsushi Kojima, Mario Yorisaki, Masaru Yasuda, Kazunori Ike, Toshihiro Tokiwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-06-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1684118221001377