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Molecular identification of Entamoeba spp. in captive nonhuman primates
Journal Contribution - Journal Article
This study describes the molecular identification of 520 Entamoeba positive faecal samples from a large and diverse population of captive nonhuman primates (NHP). The results revealed the presence of E. histolytica (NHP variant only), E. dispar, E. moshkovskii, E. hartmanni, E. coli and E. polecki-like organisms
Journal: Journal of Clinical Microbiology
ISSN: 0095-1137
Issue: 8
Volume: 48
Pages: 2988-2990
Publication year:2010
Keywords:Protozoal diseases, Amebiasis, Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar, Entamoeba moshkovskii, Entamoeba hartmannii, Entamoeba coli, Entamoeba polecki, Molecular diagnostic techniques, Identification, Stool examination, Captivity, Reservoirs, Primates, Belgium, Netherlands, Europe-West