Genotypic characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in specimens from pigs and humans in a pig farm community in Central Thailand

Saovanee Leelayoova; Phunlerd Piyaraj; Ittisak Subrungruang; Wacharee Pagornrat; Tawee Naaglor; Sirowan Phumklan; Paanjit Taamasri; Jiraporn Suwanasri; Mathirut Mungthin

doi:10.1128/JCM.00187-09

Genotypic characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in specimens from pigs and humans in a pig farm community in Central Thailand

J Clin Microbiol. 2009 May;47(5):1572-4. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00187-09. Epub 2009 Mar 25.

Authors

Saovanee Leelayoova¹, Phunlerd Piyaraj, Ittisak Subrungruang, Wacharee Pagornrat, Tawee Naaglor, Sirowan Phumklan, Paanjit Taamasri, Jiraporn Suwanasri, Mathirut Mungthin

Affiliation

¹ Department of Parasitology, Phramongkutklao College of Medicine, Bangkok, Thailand. s_leelayoova@scientist.com

Abstract

We determined that 15.7% of pigs and 1.4% of humans in a pig farm community in central Thailand harbored Enterocytozoon bieneusi. Genotyping of E. bieneusi from pigs showed genotypes O, E, and H. However, only genotype A was found in human subjects. This indicates nonzoonotic transmission of E. bieneusi in this community.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

Animals
Carrier State / microbiology*
Child
DNA, Fungal / genetics
Enterocytozoon / classification*
Enterocytozoon / genetics
Enterocytozoon / isolation & purification*
Genotype
Humans
Microsporidiosis / microbiology*
Microsporidiosis / veterinary*
Mycological Typing Techniques
Swine / microbiology*
Thailand

Substances

DNA, Fungal