Abstract
Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an important microsporidian protozoa that causes intestinal disorders in humans. We collected 191 fecal samples from roadkill deer carcasses, among which 13 (6.8%) showed positive reaction for E. bieneusi by polymerase chain reaction assay. Phylogenetic analysis revealed 6 distinct genotypes, 1 of which was novel. All genotypes belonged to Group 1, which has low host specificity, indicating possible transmission through sylvatic cycle. E. bieneusi infection was predominant in female deer (p<0.05).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 484-489 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Parasites, Hosts and Diseases |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Nov 2024 |
Keywords
- Enterocytozoon bieneusi
- deer
- genotyping
- zoonosis