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First microscopic and molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. in fat sand rats (Psammomys obesus) in Egypt and their potential zoonotic implications
23 Jan 2025
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Introduction Rodents, thriving in human-altered environments, pose significant public health risks due to their role as reservoirs for numerous zoonotic parasites. Among these, Cryptosporidium spp. are recognized globally as leading causes of waterborne and foodborne diarrheal illnesses in humans. The specific role of fat sand rats (Psammomys obesus) in the transmission of Cryptosporidium spp. in Egypt and the...
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