Asymptomatic Cryptosporidium infections in ewes and lambs are a source of environmental contamination with zoonotic genotypes of Cryptosporidium parvum

Asymptomatic Cryptosporidium infections in ewes and lambs are a source of environmental contamination with zoonotic genotypes of Cryptosporidium parvum

Protozoan parasites of the Cryptosporidium genus cause severe cryptosporidiosis in newborn lambs. However, asymptomatic infections also occur frequently in lambs and ewes. In sheep, the most commonly detected Cryptosporidium species are C. ubiquitum, C. xiaoi and C. parvum. Due to a lack of relevant...

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Main Authors: Bordes Léa, Houert Pauline, Costa Damien, Favennec Loïc, Vial-Novella Corinne, Fidelle Francis, Grisez Christelle, Prévot Françoise, Jacquiet Philippe, Razakandrainibe Romy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2020-01-01
Series:Parasite
Subjects:
cryptosporidium parvum
lamb
ewe
zoonotic genotypes
pcr
asymptomatic infection
Online Access:https://www.parasite-journal.org/articles/parasite/full_html/2020/01/parasite200087/parasite200087.html

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