A review was conducted to examine published works that focus on the complex
epidemiology of Enterocytozoon bieneusi infection in humans. Studies on the prevalence of …

Enterocytozoon bieneusi, a fungus-like protist parasite, causes symptomatic and
asymptomatic intestinal infections in terrestrial animals and is also abundant in the …

Encephalitozoon cuniculi is a microsporidian parasite mostly associated with its natural host,
the rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus). However, other animals can be infected, like other …

We assessed the occurrence, genetic diversity, and zoonotic potential of four protozoan
(Cryptosporidium spp., Entamoeba histolytica, Entamoeba dispar, Giardia duodenalis), one …

Within the microsporidian genus Encephalitozoon, three species, Encephalitozoon cuniculi,
Encephalitozoon hellem and Encephalitozoon intestinalis have been described. Several …

Background Infectious diseases pose one of the greatest threats to endangered species,
and a risk of gastrointestinal parasite transmission from humans to wildlife has always been …

Background Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most frequently diagnosed microsporidian
species in humans and a wide range of animals. This study was conducted to assess the …

While non-human primate studies have long been conducted in laboratories, and more
recently at zoological parks, sanctuaries are increasingly considered a viable setting for …

Non-human primates (NHPs) are confirmed as reservoirs of Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia
intestinalis, and Enterocytozoon bieneusi. In this study, 197 fresh fecal samples from 8 NHP …

Background Orangutans are critically endangered primarily due to loss and fragmentation of
their natural habitat. This could bring them into closer contact with humans and increase the …