Detection of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Non-Human Primates in Portuguese Zoos.

ABSTRACT: Enterocytozoon bieneusi, an intracellular eukaryote closely related to fungi, is recognized as a significant pathogen affecting humans, particularly those with compromised immune systems. While its transmission routes are still not fully elucidated, fecal-oral transmission remains the primary one. With a wide host range, the zoonotic potential of E. bieneusi is a concern, albeit direct evidence of animal-to-human transmission remains scarce. Genotyping based on the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) region facilitates the delineation of genetic diversity, with potentially zoonotic genotypes predominantly associated with Groups 1 and 2. Despite the broad spectrum of susceptible animal hosts, research into microsporidian infection among zoo animals remains limited. This study ai

SUBMITTER: Moreira G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11240438 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature