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The occurrence and zoonotic potential of Cryptosporidium species in freshwater biota.
Parasites & vectors - 21 Jun 2023
Hayes Laura, Robinson Guy, Chalmers Rachel M, Ormerod Steve J, Paziewska-Harris Anna, Chadwick Elizabeth A, Durance Isabelle, Cable Jo
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BACKGROUND: Protozoan pathogens from the genus Cryptosporidium cause the diarrhoeal disease cryptosporidiosis in humans and animals globally. Freshwater biota could act as potential reservoirs or zoonotic sources of Cryptosporidium infections for livestock and people, but Cryptosporidium occurrence in aquatic biota is largely unexplored. The aim of this study was to investigate the occurrence of Cryptosporidium...
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