Occurrence and Multi-Locus Genotyping of <i>Giardia duodenalis</i> in Bamaxiang Pigs in Bama Yao Autonomous County of Guangxi Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Giardia duodenalis is one of the most prevalent protozoan pathogens, commonly infecting a wide range of hosts including humans, livestock, companion animals, and wildlife globally. The Bamaxiang pig (Sus scrofa domesticus), a native livestock variety from China's Guangxi region, holds significant importance in Bama Yao Autonomous County. This breed not only supports regional meat production systems but also fulfills dual roles as human companions and valuable subjects for biomedical investigations. The aim of present study was to investigate the prevalence of G. duodenalis and assess its genetic characteristics. A total of 311 fresh fecal samples were collected from three farms in Bama Yao Autonomous County. The presence and genetic diversity of G

SUBMITTER: Li Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12737703 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature