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Genotyping and subtyping Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia duodenalis carried by flies on dairy farms in Henan, China.
Parasites & vectors - 17 Apr 2014
Zhao Zifang, Dong Haiju, Wang Rongjun, Zhao Wei, Chen Gongyi, Li Shouyi, Qi Meng, Zhang Sumei, Jian Fuchun, Zhao Jinfeng, Zhang Longxian, Wang Haiyan, Liu Aiqin
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BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium and Giardia are important causes of diarrhea diseases in humans and animals worldwide, and both of them are transmitted by the fecal-oral route, either by direct contact or by the ingestion of contaminated food or water. The role of flies in the mechanical transmission of Cryptosporidium and Giardia has been receiving increasing attention. To date, no information is available in China...
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