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Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in fish at the 18S and actin loci and high levels of mixed infections.
Veterinary parasitology - 15 Dec 2015
Yang Rongchang, Palermo Cindy, Chen Linda, Edwards Amanda, Paparini Andrea, Tong Kaising, Gibson-Kueh Susan, Lymbery Alan, Ryan Una
Abstract excerpt
Cryptosporidium is an enteric parasite that infects humans and a wide range of animals. Relatively little is known about the epidemiology and taxonomy of Cryptosporidium in fish. In the present study, a total of 775 fish, belonging to 46 species and comprising ornamental fish, marine fish and freshwater fish were screened for the prevalence of Cryptosporidium by PCR. The overall prevalence of Cryptosporidium in...
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