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Prevalence, Genetic Diversity, and Zoonotic Transmission Potential of Cryptosporidium spp. in Snakes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Veterinary medicine and science - 1 Sept 2026
Asghari Ali, Pouryousef Ali, Karimi Kambiz, Kheiri Amin, Soltani Mohammad Reza, Maleki Farajolah
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BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidium spp. are important protozoan parasites infecting a wide range of vertebrate hosts, including reptiles. In snakes, this parasite is primarily associated with chronic gastrointestinal disease and substantial genetic diversity, including potentially zoonotic species. However, epidemiological data remain fragmented and heterogeneous. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis...
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