How significant are bats as potential carriers of zoonotic Cryptosporidium and Giardia?

How significant are bats as potential carriers of zoonotic Cryptosporidium and Giardia?

Bats are known to harbour various pathogens and are increasingly recognised as potential reservoirs for zoonotic diseases. This paper reviews the genetic diversity and zoonotic potential of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in bats. The risk of zoonotic transmission of Cryptosporidium from bats to humans...

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Main Authors: Amanda D. Barbosa, Siobhon Egan, Yaoyu Feng, Lihua Xiao, Una Ryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-01-01
Series:Current Research in Parasitology and Vector-Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Bats
Cryptosporidium
Giardia
Reservoir
Zoonosis
Public health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667114X23000432

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