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Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in goats (Capra hircus) from Zhejiang Province, China: evidence of zoonotic species and subtypes.
BMC microbiology - 7 Jan 2026
Hu Xinyu, Sun Lijie, Li Yuman, Shi Fang, Yan He, Dong Haowen, Jiang Aiying, Yan Baolong, Huang Huicong, Jiang Yanyan, Zhao Wei
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BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium spp. are protozoan pathogens that infect the gastrointestinal tracts of humans and animals, posing significant zoonotic risks. Goats are recognized as important hosts; however, their role in the epidemiology and transmission of Cryptosporidium remains inadequately characterized in certain regions of China. METHODS: To investigate the occurrence and species composition of...
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