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First report of Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Cryptosporidium spp. in peafowl (Pavo cristatus) in China

open access: goldInternational Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 2019
Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Cryptosporidium spp. are important pathogens causing diarrhea in humans and animals. However, few studies have been conducted on the infection of E. bieneusi and Cryptosporidium spp. in peafowl up to now.
Sheng-Yong Feng   +4 more
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Cryptosporidium [PDF]

open access: yesCurrent Biology, 2018
The apicomplexan parasite Cryptosporidium parvum is the second leading cause of death in children due to diarrheal disease worldwide. Gibson and Striepen offer insights into the fascinating biology of this poorly understood parasite, and describe new strategies aimed at defeating it.
Alexis R, Gibson, Boris, Striepen
openaire   +3 more sources

Epidemiology of Cryptosporidium sp. infection among free-range and intensive farm birds in Akure South LGA, Ondo State, Nigeria

open access: yesBulletin of the National Research Centre, 2021
Cryptosporidium spp. is an intracellular zoonotic protozoan parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis, a diarrhoeal disease of humans and domestic animals.
A. Olonisakin, T. A. Olusi
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Cryptosporidium mortiferum n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae), the species causing lethal cryptosporidiosis in Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris)

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2023
Background Cryptosporidium spp. are globally distributed parasites that infect epithelial cells in the microvillus border of the gastrointestinal tract of all classes of vertebrates.
L. Tumova   +12 more
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Validation of a multilocus genotyping scheme for subtyping Cryptosporidium parvum for epidemiological purposes

open access: yesFood and Waterborne Parasitology, 2022
Subtyping Cryptosporidium parvum for outbreak investigations or epidemiological surveillance usually relies on DNA sequence analysis of a gene coding for a 60 KDa glycoprotein (gp60).
Guy Robinson   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cross-sectional household transmission study of Cryptosporidium shows that C. hominis infections are a key risk factor for spread

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2022
Background Infection with the Cryptosporidium parasite causes over 4000 cases of diagnosed illness (cryptosporidiosis) in England and Wales each year. The incidence of sporadic disease has not been sufficiently established, and how frequently this arises
Caoimhe McKerr   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Cryptosporidium [PDF]

open access: yesLetters in Applied Microbiology, 2006
This review discusses characteristics of the genus Cryptosporidium and addresses the pathogenesis, reservoirs, public health significance and current applications for the detection and typing of this important pathogen. By increasing knowledge in key areas of Cryptosporidium research such as aetiology, epidemiology, transmission and host interactions ...
O, Sunnotel   +7 more
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High Diversity of Cryptosporidium Species and Subtypes Identified in Cryptosporidiosis Acquired in Sweden and Abroad

open access: yesPathogens, 2021
The intestinal protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium is an important cause of diarrheal disease worldwide. The aim of this study was to expand the knowledge on the molecular epidemiology of human cryptosporidiosis in Sweden to better understand transmission
M. Lebbad   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The occurrence and zoonotic potential of Cryptosporidium species in freshwater biota

open access: yesParasites & Vectors, 2023
Background Protozoan pathogens from the genus Cryptosporidium cause the diarrhoeal disease cryptosporidiosis in humans and animals globally. Freshwater biota could act as potential reservoirs or zoonotic sources of Cryptosporidium infections for ...
Laura Hayes   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Global prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in pigs: a systematic review and meta-analysis

open access: yesParasitology, 2023
Cryptosporidium spp. are significant opportunistic pathogens causing diarrhoea in humans and animals. Pigs are one of the most important potential hosts for Cryptosporidium.
Yuancai Chen   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

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