Occurrence of Blastocystis spp. in domestic animals in Triângulo Mineiro area of Brazil
Moura, Renata Gregório Franco; Oliveira-Silva, Márcia Benedita de; Pedrosa, André Luiz; Nascentes, Gabriel Antônio Nogueira; Cabrine-Santos, Marlene.
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 51(2): 240-243, Mar.-Apr. 2018. tab
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em Inglês
| LILACS | ID: biblio-1041458
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.
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