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Occurrence rate and species and subtypes of Cryptosporidium spp. in pet dogs in Yunnan Province, China.
BMC microbiology - 19 Sept 2024
Jian Jinhua, Liu Aiqin, Yang Yaming, Peng Xiaoxue, Yao Lan, Li Benfu, Zi Jinrong, Cao Jianping, Shen Yujuan
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BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium spp. is a ubiquitous, globally distributed intestinal protozoan infecting humans and at least 260 animal hosts. Due to close human contact with pet dogs and identification of zoonotic Cryptosporidium species and subtypes in these animals, dog health is not only a veterinarian issue but also a public health issue. This study aimed to understand occurrence and genetic characterization at...
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