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Occurrence of Blastocystis spp. in domestic animals in Triângulo Mineiro area of Brazil
Moura, Renata Gregório Franco; Oliveira-Silva, Márcia Benedita de; Pedrosa, André Luiz; Nascentes, Gabriel Antônio Nogueira; Cabrine-Santos, Marlene.
  • Moura, Renata Gregório Franco; Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. Programa de Pós-Graduação Strictu Sensu em Medicina Tropical e Infectologia. Uberaba. BR
  • Oliveira-Silva, Márcia Benedita de; Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e Naturais. Uberaba. BR
  • Pedrosa, André Luiz; Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. Instituto de Ciências Biológicas e Naturais. Uberaba. BR
  • Nascentes, Gabriel Antônio Nogueira; Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Triângulo Mineiro. Programa de Microbiologia e Imunologia. Uberaba. BR
  • Cabrine-Santos, Marlene; Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro. Instituto de Ciências da Saúde. Uberaba. BR
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop ; 51(2): 240-243, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1041458
ABSTRACT
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INTRODUCTION:

Currently, there are few studies regarding Blastocystis epidemiology. This study aimed to evaluate the occurrence of Blastocystis in animals in Uberaba, Brazil.

METHODS:

Fecal samples were examined by parasitological methods and screened for Blastocystis by polymerase chain reaction.

RESULTS:

Blastocystis spp. were observed in pigs, sheep, cattle, and dogs. Blastocystis polymerase chain reaction was positive in 14/22 samples positive by parasitological methods.

CONCLUSIONS:

The occurrence of Blastocystis in animals is high, with a predominance of subtype 1 in the region. This is the first study conducted in Brazil showing the genetic profile of Blastocystis isolated from animals.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Blastocystis / Feces Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Triângulo Mineiro/BR / Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Blastocystis / Feces Limits: Animals Country/Region as subject: South America / Brazil Language: English Journal: Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop Journal subject: Tropical Medicine Year: 2018 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Triângulo Mineiro/BR / Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro/BR