Molecular identification of Pentatrichomonas hominis in animals in central and western Thailand

• Main Authors: Aongart Mahittikorn, Ruenruetai Udonsom, Khuanchai Koompapong, Rachatawan Chiabchalard, Chantira Sutthikornchai, Preeyaporn Monatrakul Sreepian, Hirotake Mori, Supaluk Popruk
• Other Authors: Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Veterinary
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/79142
• Institution: Mahidol University

Background: Pentatrichomonas hominis inhabits the digestive tracts of several vertebrates, such as humans, monkeys, pigs, dogs, cats and rats. This protozoan was originally considered a commensal of the digestive tract but has subsequently been identified as a potential zoonotic parasite and a causa...