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First molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium and Giardia from bovines (Bos taurus and Bubalus bubalis) in Sri Lanka: unexpected absence of C. parvum from pre-weaned calves.
Parasites & vectors - 21 Feb 2014
Abeywardena Harshanie, Jex Aaron R, Koehler Anson V, Rajapakse R P V Jayanthe, Udayawarna Kanchana, Haydon Shane R, Stevens Melita A, Gasser Robin B
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BACKGROUND: The genetic characterization of Cryptosporidium and Giardia has important implications for investigating their epidemiology and underpins their control. We undertook the first molecular epidemiological survey of domestic bovids in selected regions of Sri Lanka to establish whether they excreted Cryptosporidium and/or Giardia with zoonotic potential. METHODS: Faecal samples were collected from dairy...
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