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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in pigs in Shanghai, China.
Veterinary parasitology - 27 Sept 2011
Chen Zhaoguo, Mi Rongsheng, Yu Huizhu, Shi Yaojun, Huang Yan, Chen Yongjun, Zhou Peng, Cai Youmin, Lin Jiaojiao
Abstract excerpt
A survey on prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in pigs at 12 farms in 8 suburban districts and 1 county of Shanghai was conducted under Sheather's sucrose flotation protocol and modified acid-fast stain methods from 2006 to 2009. A total of 2323 faecal samples were collected and Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts were detected in 800 samples (34.4%). Cryptosporidium was found in all 12 pig farms. Significant variations...
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