Evaluating prevalence, risk factors, and diagnostic techniques for Cryptosporidium infection in goats and surrounding water sources

BackgroundCryptosporidium spp. are protozoan parasites that infect the gastrointestinal tract of various animals, including goats, and can also contaminate water sources, posing a significant public health risk. Detecting Cryptosporidium oocysts in fecal and water samples is critical for understandi...

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Main Authors: Manahil Rafiq, Naimat Ullah Khan, Imad Khan, Mansoor Ahmad, Aiman Bibi, Mourad Ben Said, Hanène Belkahia, Muhammad Tariq, Silwat Saeed, Mostafa A. Abdel-Maksoud, Mohamed A. El-Tayeb, Sabiha Fatima, Bushra Hafeez Kiani, Akram A. Alfuraydi, Farhad Badshah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2024.1498682/full