Table 2. Frequency of detection of Blastocystis in porcine intestinal segments using PCR (nested and ST-specific primers) in small versus large intestine.
Intestinal Section | ||
Farm | Small and large intestine | Large intestine only |
Commercial (11) | 1 | 10 |
Research (5) | 5 | 0 |
Small family farm (12) | 4 | 8 |
Total no. of pigs (28) | 10 | 18 |