Zoonotic potential of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pre-weaned Korean native calves.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most common microsporidian species infecting humans and various animals worldwide. To date, there has been limited information on the prevalence of infection and genotypes of E. bieneusi in cattle in the Republic of Korea. Therefore, this study investigated the prevalence and genotypes of E. bieneusi circulating in pre-weaned Korean native calves and determined the age pattern of E. bieneusi infection and the relationship between E. bieneusi infection and diarrhea.

Methods

The prevalence of E. bieneusi infection in pre-weaned Korean native calves was screened by polymerase chain reaction. PCR-positive products were sequenced to determine the genotype of E. bieneusi. A Chi-square analysis was used to compare the association between di

SUBMITTER: Hwang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7288687 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature