High prevalence of Blastocystis sp. in farmed sika deer (Cervus nippon) in Northern China
These findings suggest that sika deer may be a potential source of human <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. infection. In addition, this study reveals the high infection rate of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in farmed sika deer and reports for the first time the presence of ST42 subtype, providing valuable data for the epidemiological study of <i>Blastocystis</i> sp. in sika deer.
Authors
- Nian-Yu Xue (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2833-0178)
- Hongwei Cao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6876-9594)
- Yang Gao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3209-4788)
- Hui Zhuang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0002-0081-4322)
- Jing Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7309-0340)
- Jianming Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3231-0778)
- Shuo Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2758-5101)
- Zhen-Qiu Gao
- Guang-Rong Bao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5501-554X)
Institutions
- Qingdao Agricultural University (CN)
- Yancheng Teachers University (CN)
- Jilin Agricultural University (CN)
- Changchun University (CN)
- Harbin Veterinary Research Institute (CN)
- Yangzhou University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Veterinary Science
- Published
- 2025-04-07
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2025.1562814
- Primary Topic
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00