Genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in Dogs and Cats in Eastern China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a common opportunistic pathogen found in both humans and animals. As companion animals live in close contact with human being, they may act as a zoonotic reservoir and play an important role in transmitting this parasite to humans. We evaluated the prevalence, genotypic diversity and zoonotic potential of E. bieneusi in dogs and cats in eastern China during Apr to Dec 2013.

Methods

Fecal specimens from 315 dogs and 143 cats from veterinary hospitals in eastern China were examined in 2015 by internal transcribed spacer (ITS)-based PCR.

Results

E. bieneusi was detected in 8.6% of canine and in 1.4% of feline samples. Seven genotypes of E. bieneusi were identified, including four known genotypes (PtEb IX,

SUBMITTER: Li WC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6243171 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jul-Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature