Giardiasis as zoonosis: between proof of principle and paradigm in the Northwestern region of São Paulo State, Brazil
Braz. j. infect. dis
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15(4): 382-383, July-Aug. 2011.
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in English
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
In order to evaluate the potential zoonotic transmission of Giardia duodenalis, isolates from humans and dogs in the Northwestern region of the São Paulo State, Brazil were characterized based on the β-giardin gene.METHODS:
The samples were analyzed by sequencing of the Nested-PCR products.RESULTS:
The A1 and A2 subgenotypes were detected in human and dogs. Cysts of assemblage B, C and D have not been found in any isolates studied.CONCLUSIONS:
These results are consistent with the view that giardiasis in the largest endemic region of the Brazil should not be seen as a single entity.
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Index:
LILACS (Americas)
Main subject:
Zoonoses
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Protozoan Proteins
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Giardiasis
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Feces
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Giardia
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
Limits:
Animals
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
South America
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Brazil
Language:
English
Journal:
Braz. j. infect. dis
Journal subject:
Communicable Diseases
Year:
2011
Type:
Article
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Project document
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Centro Universitário de Rio Preto/BR
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Faculdade de Medicina de São José do Rio Preto/BR
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Fundação Oswaldo Cruz/BR
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Universidade Federal Fluminense/BR
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