Zoonotic <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Genotypes and Other Gastrointestinal Parasites in a Badger Population Living in an Anthropized Area of Central Italy

Zoonotic <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> Genotypes and Other Gastrointestinal Parasites in a Badger Population Living in an Anthropized Area of Central Italy

The Eurasian badger (<i>Meles meles</i>) is widespread in Italy and occupies different habitats. The occurrence and species of gastrointestinal parasites were evaluated in a free-ranging badger population living in a highly anthropic area in central Italy. A total of 43 fecal samples wer...

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Main Authors: Michela Maestrini, Federica Berrilli, Alessia Di Rosso, Francesca Coppola, Isabel Guadano Procesi, Alessia Mariacher, Antonio Felicioli, Stefania Perrucci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-08-01
Series:Pathogens
Subjects:
Eurasian badger (<i>Meles meles</i>)
anthropogenic settlement
gastrointestinal parasites
zoonotic <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> genotypes
central Italy
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0817/11/8/906

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