Prevalence and multilocus genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in pigs of Shaanxi Province, northwestern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Giardiasis, caused by Giardia duodenalis (syn. Giardia intestinalis, Giardia lamblia), is a significant zoonotic parasitic disease of animals and humans worldwide. Accurate genotyping of G. duodenalis is essential for efficient control and management of giardiasis. The objectives of the present study were to investigate the prevalence and assemblages of giardiasis in pigs in Shaanxi Province, northwestern China, and for the first time study multilocus genotypes (MLGs) in pigs using multilocus genotyping technology in this region.

Results

Of 560 faecal samples collected from five farms in Shaanxi Province, 45 were positive for G. duodenalis and significant differences in prevalence were observed among different locations. Differences in prevalence were also detecte

SUBMITTER: Wang SS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5645933 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature