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Prevalence and novel genetic characteristics of Cryptosporidium spp. in wild rodents in the northern foothills of the Dabie Mountains, southeast Henan Province, China.
PLoS neglected tropical diseases - 1 May 2025
Yang Mengyao, Fu Yin, Dhakal Pitambar, Yan Zi, Lang Jiashu, Ma Chaofeng, Jiang Yuhong, Wang Congzhou, Zhang Longxian
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium spp. are prevalent zoonotic pathogens that affect both humans and animals. The pathogens are spread through feces and represent a major cause of diarrhea. As they are both abundant and widely distributed, wild rodents play a significant role in the transmission of Cryptosporidium spp. The Dabie Mountains in southeast Henan Province are rich in wildlife resources as well as various...
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- Animals
- Cryptosporidium
- Cryptosporidiosis
- China
- Prevalence
- Rodentia