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Cross-species transmission of Cryptosporidium in wild rodents from the southern region of Zhejiang Province of China and its possible impact on public health.
Parasite (Paris, France) - 1 Jan 2024
Jiang Yanyan, Jiang Aiying, Ren Guangxu, Wang Long, Xin Xianming, Yuan Zhongying, Liu Jiani, Li Zhen, Sun Yanbin, Zhou Shanshan, Lu Gang, Huang Huicong, Zhao Wei
Abstract excerpt
Wild rodents serve as reservoirs for Cryptosporidium and are overpopulated globally. However, genetic data regarding Cryptosporidium in these animals from China are limited. Here, we have determined the prevalence and genetic characteristics of Cryptosporidium among 370 wild rodents captured from three distinct locations in the southern region of Zhejiang Province, China. Fresh feces were collected from the...
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