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Development of a gp60-subtyping method for Cryptosporidium felis.
Parasites & vectors - 23 Jan 2020
Rojas-Lopez Laura, Elwin Kristin, Chalmers Rachel M, Enemark Heidi L, Beser Jessica, Troell Karin
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BACKGROUND: Feline cryptosporidiosis is an increasing problem, especially in catteries. In humans, close contact with cats could be a potential source of infection although the risk of contracting cryptosporidiosis caused by Cryptosporidium felis is considered to be relatively low. Sequencing of the 60-kDa glycoprotein gene is a commonly used tool for investigation of the genetic diversity and transmission...
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