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Enterocytozoon bieneusi Genotypes and Infections in the Horses in Korea

  • Lee, Haeseung (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Lee, Seung-Hun (College of Veterinary Medicine, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Lee, Yu-Ran (Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) ;
  • Kim, Ha-Young (Bacterial Disease Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) ;
  • Moon, Bo-Youn (Animal Disease Diagnostic Division, Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency) ;
  • Han, Jee Eun (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Rhee, Man Hee (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kwon, Oh-Deog (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University) ;
  • Kwak, Dongmi (College of Veterinary Medicine, Kyungpook National University)
  • Received : 2021.11.22
  • Accepted : 2021.11.28
  • Published : 2021.12.31
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Abstract

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is a microsporidian pathogen. Recently, the equestrian population is increasing in Korea. The horse-related zoonotic pathogens, including E. bieneusi, are concerns of public health. A total of 1,200 horse fecal samples were collected from riding centers and breeding farms in Jeju Island and inland areas. Of the fecal samples 15 (1.3%) were PCR positive for E. bieneusi. Interestingly, all positive samples came from Jeju Island. Diarrhea and infection in foals were related. Two genotypes (horse1, horse2) were identified as possible zoonotic groups requiring continuous monitoring.

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Acknowledgement

This work was supported by grants from the Animal and plant quarantine agency (B-1543069-2019-21-03), Korea, and from the Basic Science Research Program through the National Research Foundation of Korea funded by the Ministry of Education (NRF-2016R1D1A1B02015366).

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