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Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in dairy and beef cattle in Shanxi, China.
Parasitology research - 6 Dec 2023
Zhao Li, Wang Mingyuan, Wang Lifeng, Wang Yan, Zhang Shan, Zhang Zhansheng, Chai Hailiang, Fan Wenjun, Yi Chao, Ding Yulin, Wang Jinling, Sulijid Jirintai, Liu Yonghong
Abstract excerpt
Cryptosporidium spp. are key gastrointestinal protists in humans and animals worldwide. Infected cattle are considered the main source of cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in humans. However, little is known about the genetic makeup of Cryptosporidium populations in Shanxi province, China. We analyzed 858 fecal samples collected from farms in Shanxi. The presence of Cryptosporidium spp. was determined via polymerase...
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