CONCLUSIONS
Our novel data demonstrated a high rate of prevalence of E. bieneusi infection in various rodent species in Hainan, China. The finding of zoonotic E. bieneusi genotypes (PigEbITS7, Peru8, D, Type IV, Peru11, EbpA, S7, and ESH-02) in rodents suggested they may pose serious public health threats in the area. Moreover, the seven novel genotypes provided novel insights into the genotypic variations ofE. bieneusi. Adequate control of rodents and public education on the management of rodent feces should be implemented in these areas.