Development of a single-cell cloning technique for isolation of Pentatrichomonas hominis: a promising tool for diagnosing Trichomonas spp. infections in the pig breeding industry.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Pig breeding is a crucial sector of the global economy, playing a significant role in meat production. However, the prevalence of Trichomonas spp., a group of parasites known to induce diarrhea in various hosts, presents significant challenges in breeding facilities. These parasites pose a substantial threat to the pig breeding industry. Furthermore, despite its prevalence, diagnosing Trichomonas spp. is often challenging, primarily owing to the presence of mixed infections involving different species within clinical samples. To address this concern, we developed a novel isolation method that combines a single-cell isolation culture technique with an antimicrobial drug susceptibility test.

Methods

Trichomonas was isolated and cultured by using the established sing

SUBMITTER: Zhu Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11971829 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature