Occurrence of Blastocystis spp. in domestic animals in Triângulo Mineiro area of Brazil

AUTOR(ES)

Moura, Renata Gregório Franco, Oliveira-Silva, Márcia Benedita de, Pedrosa, André Luiz, Nascentes, Gabriel Antônio Nogueira, Cabrine-Santos, Marlene

FONTE

Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop.

DATA DE PUBLICAÇÃO

2018-04

RESUMO

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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