Molecular epidemiology of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in humans and domestic animals from Heilongjiang province, China: high animal prevalence, novel genotypes, and possible zoonotic implications in rural households
Introduction Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a zoonotic parasite causing diarrheal disease in rural settings with frequent human–animal contact. Methods We conducted a cross-sectional study in Heilongjiang, China, enrolling 69 households across 10 villages. Humans and domestic animals were sampled. Nested PCR targeting the...