Epidemiology of Blastocystis in farm animals: A review.

Blastocystis is a ubiquitous gastrointestinal protozoan parasite found both in humans and animals. The purpose of this review is to look at the prevalence and genetic diversity of Blastocystis in farm animals, including cattle, sheep, goats, pigs, and poultry, and discuss the potential evidence of transmission between animals and humans, as well as highlight the related risk factors and public health significance. Significant differences have been found in the prevalence of Blastocystis in different hosts worldwide.

Molecular investigation of Blastocystis in children and calves in Bangladesh.

Background: Blastocystis, a widely distributed zoonotic protozoan infecting both humans and numerous animals, remains poorly understood with its potential medical and veterinary significance. This study examined the molecular occurrence and genetic variation of Blastocystis in children and calves in Bangladesh to explore cross-species transmission and disease burden.

Methods: In total, 998 DNA samples were investigated, comprising 299 stool DNA from children and 699 fecal DNA from calves, using polymerase chain reaction and sequencing of the small subunit ribosomal RNA (SSU rRNA) gene.

Molecular characterization and zoonotic risk assessment of spp. in children and calves in Bangladesh.

is a gastro-intestinal protozoan parasite that has been found to infect both humans and livestock. This study investigated the parasite in 998 fecal samples from Bangladeshi children ( = 299) and calves ( = 699) to determine its prevalence, genetic variation, and zoonotic importance. The nested PCR and sequencing of the SSU rRNA gene in the samples showed a infection rate of 2.

Toxoplasmosis in animals and humans: a neglected zoonotic disease in Bangladesh.

Toxoplasmosis, caused by , is a zoonotic disease that affects a wide range of warm-blooded animals, including humans. The parasite undergoes both sexual and asexual reproduction in intermediate hosts (humans and animals) and definitive hosts (cats). Transmission in humans occurs through consuming oocyst-contaminated water, fruits, vegetables, and raw or undercooked meats.