| a survey of blastocystis sp. in livestock, pets, and zoo animals in japan. | the prevalence of blastocystis sp. was examined in fecal samples collected from cattle, pigs, dogs, and a variety of zoo animals (primates, carnivores, herbivores, pheasants, and ducks) by direct observation of fresh fecal suspensions or cultured materials, using light microscopy. the cattle and pigs were randomly sampled from 11 and 12 commercial farms, respectively, located in the western region of japan. the dog material used in this study was obtained from pets housed in an animal shelter in ... | 2002 | 12062509 |