Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013

Abstract Background and Objective: Cryptosporidium parvum is a zoonotic protozoan parasite causing diarrheal cryptosporidiosis. Numerous outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have been reported worldwide.  The transmission via milk, water and raw animal products is one of the important ways. The aim o...

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Main Authors: Shakerian, A, Sharafati-chaleshtori, R, Karshenas, AA, Rahimi, E
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Language:English
Published: Golestan University of Medical Sciences 2015-09-01
Series:Medical Laboratory Journal
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Online Access:http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-746-en.html
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author Shakerian, A
Sharafati-chaleshtori, R
Karshenas, AA
Rahimi, E
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Sharafati-chaleshtori, R
Karshenas, AA
Rahimi, E
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description Abstract Background and Objective: Cryptosporidium parvum is a zoonotic protozoan parasite causing diarrheal cryptosporidiosis. Numerous outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have been reported worldwide.  The transmission via milk, water and raw animal products is one of the important ways. The aim of this study was the identification of hsp70 gene in Cryptosporidium parvum in raw cow’s milk samples. Material and Methods: In this cross sectional study, 38 raw cow’s milk samples of bulk tank were randomly collected from traditional and semi industrial cattle farms in Isfahan.  To identify the protozoa in milk samples, the extracted DNA was evaluated by Nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: Based on Nested polymerase chain reaction, 2 samples (5.26%) were infected to Cryptosporidium parvum. Conclusions: The contamination of milk with Cryptosporidium Parvum is less than that of the other foodstuffs. Thus, it is necessary to reduce food contamination and to have appropriate health education programs. Keywords: Cryptosporidium Parvum, Milk; Polymerase Chain Reaction.
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spelling doaj.art-5bba75f0df8d4b0aa8f843a5817bf2e32022-12-22T01:01:17ZengGolestan University of Medical SciencesMedical Laboratory Journal2538-44492015-09-01938388Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013Shakerian, A0Sharafati-chaleshtori, R1Karshenas, AA2Rahimi, E3 School of Veterinary Medicine, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch, Shahrekord, Iran Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran Shahrekord Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord, Iran. Islamic Azad University, Shahrekord Branch, Shahrekord, Iran Abstract Background and Objective: Cryptosporidium parvum is a zoonotic protozoan parasite causing diarrheal cryptosporidiosis. Numerous outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have been reported worldwide.  The transmission via milk, water and raw animal products is one of the important ways. The aim of this study was the identification of hsp70 gene in Cryptosporidium parvum in raw cow’s milk samples. Material and Methods: In this cross sectional study, 38 raw cow’s milk samples of bulk tank were randomly collected from traditional and semi industrial cattle farms in Isfahan.  To identify the protozoa in milk samples, the extracted DNA was evaluated by Nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Results: Based on Nested polymerase chain reaction, 2 samples (5.26%) were infected to Cryptosporidium parvum. Conclusions: The contamination of milk with Cryptosporidium Parvum is less than that of the other foodstuffs. Thus, it is necessary to reduce food contamination and to have appropriate health education programs. Keywords: Cryptosporidium Parvum, Milk; Polymerase Chain Reaction.http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-746-en.htmlcryptosporidium parvummilkpolymerase chain reaction.
spellingShingle Shakerian, A
Sharafati-chaleshtori, R
Karshenas, AA
Rahimi, E
Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013
Medical Laboratory Journal
cryptosporidium parvum
milk
polymerase chain reaction.
title Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013
title_full Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013
title_fullStr Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013
title_full_unstemmed Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013
title_short Molecular Detection of Cryptosporidium Parvum in Cow’s Raw Milk in Isfahan Province, 2013
title_sort molecular detection of cryptosporidium parvum in cow s raw milk in isfahan province 2013
topic cryptosporidium parvum
milk
polymerase chain reaction.
url http://mlj.goums.ac.ir/article-1-746-en.html
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