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Transmission of Cryptosporidium Species Among Human and Animal Local Contact Networks in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Multicountry Study.
Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America - 26 Apr 2021
Krumkamp Ralf, Aldrich Cassandra, Maiga-Ascofare Oumou, Mbwana Joyce, Rakotozandrindrainy Njari, Borrmann Steffen, Caccio Simone M, Rakotozandrindrainy Raphael, Adegnika Ayola Akim, Lusingu John P A, Amuasi John, May Jürgen, Eibach Daniel
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BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidiosis has been identified as one of the major causes of diarrhea and diarrhea-associated deaths in young children in sub-Saharan Africa. This study traces back Cryptosporidium-positive children to their human and animal contacts to identify transmission networks. METHODS: Stool samples were collected from children < 5 years of age with diarrhea in Gabon, Ghana, Madagascar, and Tanzania....
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