Molecular diagnostic tools have played an important role in improving our understanding of
the transmission of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis, which are two of the most …

Abstract Globally, stunting affects approximately 149.2 million children under 5 years of age.
The underlying aetiology and pathophysiological mechanisms leading to stunting remain …

Background Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite that can infect both humans and
animals and cause cryptosporidiosis. We aimed to estimate the global prevalence of …

Background Cryptosporidium infection causes gastrointestinal disease and has a worldwide
distribution. The highest burden is in developing countries. Objectives We sought to conduct …

Cryptosporidiosis is one of the most important causes of moderate to severe diarrhea and
diarrhea-related mortality in children under 2 years of age in low-and middle-income …

Cryptosporidium is a widely distributed enteric parasite that has an increasingly appreciated
pathogenic role, particularly in pediatric diarrhea. While cryptosporidiosis has likely affected …

Sheep and goats are commonly infected with three Cryptosporidium species, including
Cryptosporidium parvum, Cryptosporidium ubiquitum, and Cryptosporidium xiaoi, which …

Livestock production may improve nutritional outcomes of pregnant women and children by
increasing household income, availability of nutrient-dense foods, and women's …

Background As part of the Vaccine Impact on Diarrhea in Africa (VIDA) Study, we examined
the prevalence, clinical presentation, and seasonality of Cryptosporidium in children to …

Background The protozoan parasites in the Cryptosporidium genus cause both acute
diarrheal disease and subclinical (ie, nondiarrheal) disease. It is unclear if the microbiota …