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Intestinal protozoan parasites with zoonotic potential in birds

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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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  1. Departamento de Clínica Veterinária, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, Estado de São Paulo, Brazil, Caixa Postal 560, CEP 18618-000

    G. A. Marietto-Gonçalves, R. S. Lopes & R. L. Andreatti Filho

  2. Departamento de Medicina Preventiva e Saúde Animal, Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

    T. M. Fernandes

  3. Departamento de Parasitologia, Instituto de Biociências, Universidade Estadual Paulista, Botucatu, São Paulo, Brazil

    R. J. Silva

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Marietto-Gonçalves, G.A., Fernandes, T.M., Silva, R.J. et al. Intestinal protozoan parasites with zoonotic potential in birds. Parasitol Res 103, 1237–1240 (2008). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-008-1125-y

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