Next-generation sequencing (NGS) methods include whole-genome sequencing,
metagenomic analysis, and amplicon-based NGS, all of which are gaining territory in …

Entamoeba infections occur worldwide, with higher frequency in countries of low
socioeconomic status and poor public health. Since Entamoeba histolytica has long been …

Iodamoeba is a single-celled intestinal parasite, which is common in humans in certain parts
of the world, and also in pigs. For the first time, we provide DNA-based evidence of goat …

Wild rhesus macaques are a potential source of zoonotic parasites for humans, and
Entamoeba spp. are common intestinal parasites. To investigate the prevalence of …

Parasitic infections in non-human primates (NHPs) kept ex situ can be caused by zoonotic
protists like Balantioides coli and Entamoeba histolytica. In Brazil, little is known about these …

Abstract Introduction Intestinal parasitic infections (IPIs), caused by helminths and
protozoans, are among the most prevalent infections in humans in developing countries …

Simple Summary We have conducted a 10-year coprological study of animals housed in two
zoological institutions with different housing conditions to assess parasite biodiversity and …

Entamoeba gingivalis is a parasitic protist that resides in the oral cavity. Although E.
gingivalis has been frequently detected in individuals with periodontitis, its precise role in …

The detection and differentiation of intestinal parasites has previously relied mainly or
primarily on microscopy, culture, and, to some extent, targeted PCR methods. Here, we give …

We have conducted a 10-year-long coprological study of the animals housed in two
zoological institutions (ZooAquarium and Faunia, Madrid, Spain) to assess the parasite …