Prevalence and genetic diversity of Pentatrichomonas hominis in pig populations in Guangdong and Anhui Provinces, China

Prevalence and genetic diversity of Pentatrichomonas hominis in pig populations in Guangdong and Anhui Provinces, China

Pentatrichomonas hominis is a protozoan parasite that infects the gastrointestinal tract of humans and mammals, causing abdominal pain and diarrhea. However, its presence in pigs and its potential as a pathogen causing diarrhea in piglets have not been well studied. This study aimed to investigate t...

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Main Authors: Lu Pengyun, Zhu Yibin, Cai Haiming, Shen Hanqin, Fang Siyun, Wang Dingai, Yan Zhuanqiang, Liao Shenquan, Qi Nanshan, Lv Minna, Lin Xuhui, Song Yongle, Chen Xiangjie, Zhang Jianfei, Li Juan, Sun Mingfei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2025-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
pentatrichomonas hominis
pig infection
zoonotic potential
prevalence
genetic diversity
Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2025/01/parasite240214/parasite240214.html
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