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Cryptosporidium spp. parasitize exotic birds that are commercialized in markets, commercial aviaries, and pet shops.
Parasitology research - 1 Apr 2012
Gomes Raquel Saucier, Huber Franziska, da Silva Sidnei, do Bomfim Teresa Cristina Bergamo
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this study was to genetically characterize and phylogenetically analyze the Cryptosporidium spp. isolated from exotic birds commercialized in popular markets, commercial aviaries, and pet shops located in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Fecal samples from individually housed birds were collected and subjected to centrifuge-flotation technique using saturated sugar solution. DNA was isolated from...
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