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Molecular detection and genetic characterizations of Cryptosporidium spp. in farmed foxes, minks, and raccoon dogs in northeastern China.
Parasitology research - 1 Jan 2018
Yang Ziyin, Zhao Wei, Wang Jianguang, Ren Guangxu, Zhang Weizhe, Liu Aiqin
Abstract excerpt
Cryptosporidium spp. are common intestinal protozoa causing diarrhea in humans and a variety of animal species. With the recent development of fur industry, a large number of fur animals are farmed worldwide, especially in China. The existence of identical Cryptosporidium species/genotypes in humans and fur animals suggests zoonotic potential. In order to assess the presence of zoonotic Cryptosporidium species...
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