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April 18, 2026Medical Mycology

Detection and molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi , Microsporidia, in wild small mammals from Portugal

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ACAndreia V S CruzHVHélia M Vale-GonçalvesJPJoana Paupério

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Overview

Detects Enterocytozoon bieneusi in small mammals, revealing insights into its presence in wildlife and suggesting further monitoring needs.

Key Points

  • This research aims to estimate the occurrence and genetic characteristics of E. bieneusi in wild mammals in Portugal.
  • Collected 294 faecal samples from rodents and shrews in Trás-os-Montes region.
  • Analyzed samples using a nested PCR assay targeting the ITS region of E. bieneusi.
  • Characterized the identified samples genetically.
  • Detected E. bieneusi in two rodent samples, indicating an overall occurrence of 0.68%.
  • First report of E. bieneusi in Lusitanian pine vole and small mammals from Portugal.
  • Both samples belonged to zoonotic Group 1, with one identified as genotype C.

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Cruz et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69e320af40886becb653fc70https://doi.org/10.1093/mmy/myag035
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