Identification of Genotypes of Giardia intestinalis Isolates from a Human and Calf in Japan

Journal of Veterinary Medical Science

Isao KIMATA²  Niichiro ABE¹  Makoto MATSUBAYASHI³ 

[1] Department of Microbiology, Osaka City Institute of Public Health and Environmental Sciences;Department of Protozoal Diseases, Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka City University;Department of Food and Nutrition, Osaka Joshi-Gakuen Junior College

关键词: genotype;    Giardia;    Japan;   

DOI  :  10.1292/jvms.67.337

学科分类：兽医学

来源: Japanese Society of Veterinary Science

【 摘 要 】

References(23)Cited-By(6)Giardia intestinalis is recognized as a significant pathogen in humans and animals, causing diarrhea. Recent molecular studies indicate that G. intestinalis is composed of genetically distinct multiple genotypes. Therefore, it is valuable to distinguish among genotypes in the epidemiology of Giardia infection in humans and animals. Although G. intestinalis has been found in humans and animals in Japan, the genotype of isolates remains unclear except for several isolates from dogs, because identification has been performed only by conventional microscopy. We report herein the genotypes of G. intestinalis isolates distinguished by a phylogenetic analysis. G. intestinalis isolates originated from a patient and a calf were found to have Assemblage B and E, respectively.

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