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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-06-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05827-9 |