A parasitological survey and the molecular detection of Entamoeba species in pigs of East Java, Indonesia.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

In several countries, two Entamoeba porcine species, Entamoeba suis and Entamoeba polecki (subtype 1 and 3), have been detected using molecular methods and identified pathogenicity associated with enteritis. However, globally, Entamoeba infection prevalence in pigs is extremely limited. This study aimed to coprologically and genetically examine pig parasites to estimate prevalence of Entamoeba in three pig farms in East Java, Indonesia.

Materials and methods

Hundred porcine fecal samples (Landrace) were collected from three East Javan farms in well-known swine industry regions. Fecal samples were examined under a microscope after sugar-flotation centrifugation, and molecular species and subtype identification were perform

SUBMITTER: Chrismanto D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10082738 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature