Concentration and risk assessment of Cryptosporidium infection associated with exposure to the Njoro River, Njoro Sub-County, Nakuru, Kenya

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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Main Authors: Walter Miding’a Essendi, Charles Inyagwa Muleke, Elick Onyango Otachi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2024-02-01
Series:Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology
Subjects:
Cryptosporidium
Njoro River
Water pollution
Infection risk
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s41936-024-00355-z

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