Concentration and risk assessment of Cryptosporidium infection associated with exposure to the Njoro River, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru, Kenya
Abstract Background Cryptosporidium is a gastrointestinal pathogen. The oocysts are transmitted through the environment, and drinking contaminated water is one particular route. There is heavy pollution of Cryptosporidium in Njoro River, the main source of drinking water for humans and animals aroun...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2024-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-024-00355-z |