Optimization of a species-specific polymerase chain reaction assay for identification of Pentatrichomonas hominis in canine fecal specimens
Gookin, J. L., Stauffer, S. H., Coccaro, M. R., Marcotte, M. J., & Levy, M. G. (2007, July 1). American Journal of Veterinary Research, Vol. 68, pp. 783–787.
MeSH headings : Animals; DNA, Protozoan / chemistry; DNA, Protozoan / genetics; Diarrhea / diagnosis; Diarrhea / parasitology; Dog Diseases / diagnosis; Dog Diseases / parasitology; Dogs; Feces / parasitology; Female; Male; Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods; Polymerase Chain Reaction / veterinary; Protozoan Infections, Animal / diagnosis; Protozoan Infections, Animal / parasitology; Species Specificity; Trichomonadida / genetics; Trichomonadida / isolation & purification
topics (OpenAlex): Gut microbiota and health; Reproductive tract infections research; Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
TL;DR:
Molecular identification of P hominis in feces of 4 dogs with trichomonosis and diarrhea reported here validates the identity of this species in such infections.
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