
<i>Enterocytozoon</i> is a genus of microsporidian parasites, with <i>Enterocytozoon bieneusi</i> being a well-known species. It infects various mammalian hosts, including humans, and exhibits zoonotic potential. Out of the 97 fecal and intestinal samples collected from wild raccoon dogs in Korea, 12 (12.4%) tested positive for <i>E. bieneusi</i> via PCR, revealing 2 genotypes: genotype D and EbpA. Both genotypes were found to belong to the zoonotic Group 1. Notably, this study is the first to report the EbpA genotype in Korea. Although studies on <i>E. bieneusi</i> in raccoon dogs are relatively limited, the findings suggest potential public health concerns.
Feces, Genotype, Microsporidiosis, Republic of Korea, Animals, Enterocytozoon, Brief Communication, Raccoon Dogs, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Phylogeny
Feces, Genotype, Microsporidiosis, Republic of Korea, Animals, Enterocytozoon, Brief Communication, Raccoon Dogs, Polymerase Chain Reaction, Phylogeny
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