Novel zoonotic Enterocytozoon and Encephalitozoon genotypes in domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in Iran: Public health implications

Novel zoonotic Enterocytozoon and Encephalitozoon genotypes in domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in Iran: Public health implications

To determine the occurrence of microsporidiosis in domestic pigeons in Iran, privately-owned pigeons presenting weight loss and diarrhea were tested through molecular and histopathological methods. Multiplex-PCR findings showed 57%, 30%, and 14% positivity for Enterocytozoon, Encephalitozoon, and mi...

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Main Authors: Alireza Sazmand, Monireh Khordadmehr, Zuhal Önder, Ahmad Oryan, Farinaz Jigari-Asl, Farzad Katiraee, Mehdi Namavari, Zahra Bahiraei, Andrew Hemphill, Domenico Otranto
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2025-01-01
Series:Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Microsporidiosis
Molecular assay
Histopathology
Public health
Iran
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667114X24000633
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