Intestinal protozoan parasites with zoonotic potential in birds.
Parasitol Res
; 103(5): 1237-40, 2008 Oct.
Article
en En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-18663476
The aim of this study was to evaluate the occurrence of potentially zoonotic intestinal protozoan infections in exotic and wildlife Brazilian birds. Fecal samples from 207 birds of 45 species were examined. Infections by Balantidium sp., Entamoeba sp., and Blastocystis sp. were observed in 17 individuals (8.2%) of Gnorimopsar chopi, Oryzoborus angolensis, Sporophila caerulescens, Ramphastos toco, Aratinga leucophtalmus, and Pavo cristatus.
Texto completo:
1
Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Enfermedades de las Aves
/
Zoonosis
/
Parasitosis Intestinales
Límite:
Animals
País/Región como asunto:
America do sul
/
Brasil
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Parasitol Res
Asunto de la revista:
PARASITOLOGIA
Año:
2008
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Brasil
Pais de publicación:
Alemania