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Epidemiology of Cryptosporidiosis, New York City, New York, USA, 1995–2018

Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2020
Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic diarrheal infection that is transmitted by the fecal–oral route. We assessed trends in incidence and demographic characteristics for the 3,984 cases diagnosed during 1995–2018 in New York City, New York, USA, and reported
Lisa Alleyne, Robert Fitzhenry, Kimberly A. Mergen, Noel Espina, Erlinda Amoroso, Daniel Cimini, Sharon Balter, Ana Maria Fireteanu, Anne Seeley, Lorraine Janus, Bruce Gutelius, Susan Madison-Antenucci, Corinne N. Thompson   +12 more
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Mitochondrial Genomes of Klossia Species: The First Complete Extrachromosomal Sequence Data From Parasites in the Monoxenous Apicomplexan Family Adeleidae Mesnil, 1903 (Apicomplexa: Adeleorina)

Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology, Volume 73, Issue 4, July/August 2026.
ABSTRACT Complete mitochondrial genomes were sequenced and annotated from three Klossia species (Apicomplexa; Adeleorina) infecting snails in North America and Europe. Mitochondrial genomes of K. helicina (type species—NC_058857.1; 6728 bp), K. razorbacki (NC_058856.1; 6775 bp), and K.
Elizabeth G. Zeldenrust, Alexandre N. Léveillé, John R. Barta   +2 more
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Intestinal Parasitic Infections and Associated Factors Among Psychiatric Patients at Debre Tabor Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia: A Cross‐Sectional Study

Health Science Reports, Volume 9, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Background and Aims Intestinal parasitic infections pose significant public health challenges in developing countries. They are major concerns in rehabilitation centers for individuals with mental disabilities. However, little attention has been given to preventing these infections among the mentally disabled groups.
Andargachew Almaw, Bekele Sharew, Shewaneh Damtie, Tegenaw Tiruneh, Aynework Abebaw, Birhanemaskal Malkamu, Dessie Tegegne, Birhanu Getie, Mulat Erkihun, Ayenew Assefa, Getu Abeje, Teklehaimanot Kiros, Sinedu Moges, Kirubel Shiferaw, Mengistu Tesfa Alula, Mihreteab Alebachew, Birhanu Malede, Ayenew Berhan   +17 more
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Associations between extreme precipitation, drinking water, and protozoan acute gastrointestinal illnesses in four North American Great Lakes cities (2009–2014)

Journal of Water and Health, 2022
Climate change is already impacting the North American Great Lakes ecosystem and understanding the relationship between climate events and public health, such as waterborne acute gastrointestinal illnesses (AGIs), can help inform needed adaptive capacity
Ryan C. Graydon, Michael Mezzacapo, Jennifer Boehme, Seth Foldy, Thomas A. Edge, Jordan Brubacher, Hing Man Chan, Matthew Dellinger, Elaine M. Faustman, Joan B. Rose, Tim K. Takaro   +10 more
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Freshwater Mussel Anodonta cygnea Reduces Concentration, Germination Rate and Infectivity of Pathogenic Oomycete Saprolegnia spp. Spores

Freshwater Biology, Volume 71, Issue 6, June 2026.
ABSTRACT Saprolegniosis, also known as water mould, is a lethal disease caused by Saprolegnia oomycetes that threatens freshwater animals including fish, amphibians, and crustaceans, as well as aquaculture. It causes biodiversity loss and population declines, including those of endangered fishes.
Ville Julkunen, Viivi Pakarinen, Tiina Korkea‐aho, Satu Viljamaa‐Dirks, Jouni Taskinen, Katja Pulkkinen   +5 more
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The Marine Compound Tartrolon E Targets the Asexual and Early Sexual Stages of Cryptosporidium parvum

Microorganisms, 2022
New therapeutic agents for cryptosporidiosis are a critical medical need. The marine organic compound, tartrolon E (trtE), is highly effective against multiple apicomplexan parasites, including Cryptosporidium.
Alexis Cotto-Rosario, Emma Y. D. Miller, Fernanda G. Fumuso, Jason A. Clement, Matthew J. Todd, Roberta M. O’Connor   +5 more
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Zoonotic Transmission Assessment of Cryptosporidium spp. in Close Human–Pet Environments in Yunnan Province, China

Veterinary Medicine and Science, Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2026.
This study revealed Cryptosporidium infection rates of 11.1% in dogs and 10.4% in cats in human–pet environments in Yunnan, China. Molecular evidence documents one case of pet‐to‐human transmission involving an immunocompromised elderly owner, suggesting vulnerable individuals face higher infection risks despite minimal transmission to immunocompetent ...
Rongchang Cao, Dongxu Li, Yin Zhou, Chunyan Li, Fanfan Shu, Jiayu Li   +5 more
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Is drinking water a risk factor for endemic cryptosporidiosis? A case-control study in the immunocompetent general population of the San Francisco Bay Area

BMC Public Health, 2003
Background Cryptosporidiosis, caused by Cryptosporidium, is an enteric illness that has received much attention as an infection of immunocompromised persons as well as in community outbreaks (frequently waterborne).
Nadle Joelle, Rothrock Gretchen A, Vugia Duc J, Khalakdina Asheena, Colford John M   +4 more
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Bioactive Peptides against Human Apicomplexan Parasites

Antibiotics, 2022
Apicomplexan parasites are the causal agents of different medically important diseases, such as toxoplasmosis, cryptosporidiosis, and malaria. Toxoplasmosis is considered a neglected parasitosis, even though it can cause severe cerebral complications and
Norma Rivera-Fernández, Jhony Anacleto-Santos, Brenda Casarrubias-Tabarez, Teresa de Jesús López-Pérez, Marcela Rojas-Lemus, Nelly López-Valdez, Teresa I. Fortoul   +6 more
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Water and Artisanal and Small‐Scale Gold Mining: A Review of the Literature

WIREs Water, Volume 13, Issue 3, May/June 2026.
This paper reviews the relationships between artisanal and small‐scale gold mining (ASGM) and water. We show the variegated impacts ASGM has on water and, thus, socio‐ecological systems and health. We conclude by identifying gaps in the scholarship.
Heidi Hausermann, Shaylee Warner, Aberdeen Leary, Jacqueline Gerson   +3 more
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