Occurrence of Blastocystis spp. in domestic animals in Triângulo Mineiro area of Brazil
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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51(2): 240-243, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Abstract 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.
Texto completo:
DisponíveL
Índice:
LILACS (Américas)
Assunto principal:
Blastocystis
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Fezes
Limite:
Animais
País/Região como assunto:
América do Sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Assunto da revista:
Medicina Tropical
Ano de publicação:
2018
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
País de afiliação:
Brasil
Instituição/País de afiliação:
Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia do Triângulo Mineiro/BR
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Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro/BR
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