Intestinal protozoan parasites with zoonotic potential in birds.
Parasitol Res
; 103(5): 1237-40, 2008 Oct.
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| ID: mdl-18663476
ABSTRACT
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.
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01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doenças das Aves
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Zoonoses
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Enteropatias Parasitárias
Limite:
Animals
País/Região como assunto:
America do sul
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Brasil
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2008
Tipo de documento:
Article