Genotypic analysis of zoonotic Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild deer in Korea
- Author:
Gyeonguk NOH
1
;
Haeseung LEE
;
Seung-Hun LEE
;
Min-Goo SEO
;
Kyoo-Tae KIM
;
Junho LEE
;
Kaifa NAZIM
;
Sang Joon PARK
;
Man Hee RHEE
;
Dongmi KWAK
Author Information
- Publication Type:Brief Communication
- From: Parasites, Hosts and Diseases 2024;62(4):484-489
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Enterocytozoon bieneusi is an important microsporidian protozoa that causes intestinal disorders in humans. We collected 191 fecal samples from roadkill deer carcasses, among which 13 (6.8%) showed positive reaction for E. bieneusi by polymerase chain reaction assay. Phylogenetic analysis revealed 6 distinct genotypes, 1 of which was novel. All genotypes belonged to Group 1, which has low host specificity, indicating possible transmission through sylvatic cycle. E. bieneusi infection was predominant in female deer (p<0.05).
