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Occurrence and Diversity of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in Animals in Portugal: Novel Data and Public Health Implications.
Zoonoses and public health - 1 Sept 2026
Louro Mariana, Lozano João, Lopes Patrícia, Alves Paulo, Garret Margarida, Vale Carolina, Bernardino Rui, Petrucci-Fonseca Francisco, Vieira João, Duarte Leticia, Brazio Erica, Lopes Ana Filipa, Mateus Teresa Letra, de Carvalho Luís Madeira, da Fonseca Isabel Pereira, Gomes Jacinto
Abstract excerpt
INTRODUCTION: Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis are common intestinal protozoa with zoonotic potential, affecting a broad range of domestic and wild animals. In Portugal, knowledge on their occurrence and genetic diversity remains fragmented. This study integrates new molecular results from multiple animal groups with a comprehensive review of published national data to establish an updated baseline for...
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- Animals
- Portugal
- Cryptosporidium
- Giardiasis
- Cryptosporidiosis
