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Cryptosporidium in pet snakes from Italy: molecular characterization and zoonotic implications.
Veterinary parasitology - 18 Oct 2013
Díaz P, Rota S, Marchesi B, López C, Panadero R, Fernández G, Díez-Baños P, Morrondo P, Poglayen G
Abstract excerpt
To provide information on the occurrence of Cryptosporidium species and genotypes in captive snakes from Italy, faecal specimens from 120 snakes belonging to 13 different genera of the families Boidae, Colubridae and Pythonidae were collected. Faecal samples were taken from the ground of the terrarium when available; otherwise cloacal cotton swabs were used. No clinical signs of cryptosporidiosis were observed in...
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