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Molecular detection and characterization of Cryptosporidium species in household dogs, pet shop puppies, and dogs kept in a school of veterinary nursing in Japan.
Veterinary parasitology - 1 Mar 2014
Itoh Naoyuki, Oohashi Yoshino, Ichikawa-Seki Madoka, Itagaki Tadashi, Ito Yoichi, Saeki Hideharu, Kanai Kazutaka, Chikazawa Seishiro, Hori Yasutomo, Hoshi Fumio, Higuchi Seiichi
Abstract excerpt
Members of Cryptosporidium species, which are protozoan parasites, are prevalent worldwide and can cause diarrhoea in both humans and animals, including dogs. In addition, the Cryptosporidium species harboured in dogs have the potential for zoonotic transmission. The purpose of the present study was to determine the prevalence of Cryptosporidium species infection and perform molecular characterization of isolates...
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