The occurrence and zoonotic potential of Cryptosporidium species in freshwater biota

Abstract Background Protozoan pathogens from the genus Cryptosporidium cause the diarrhoeal disease cryptosporidiosis in humans and animals globally. Freshwater biota could act as potential reservoirs or zoonotic sources of Cryptosporidium infections for livestock and people, but Cryptosporidium occ...

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Main Authors: Laura Hayes, Guy Robinson, Rachel M. Chalmers, Steve J. Ormerod, Anna Paziewska-Harris, Elizabeth A. Chadwick, Isabelle Durance, Jo Cable
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-06-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05827-9