Cryptosporidium is increasingly recognized as one of the major causes of moderate to
severe diarrhoea in developing countries. With treatment options limited, control relies on …

Cryptosporidiosis, caused by parasite species of the genus Cryptosporidium, is a major
diarrhoeal disease in both people and animals globally, with C. hominis and C. parvum the …

Giardia duodenalis (syn. Giardia lamblia and Giardia intestinalis) is a common intestinal
parasite of humans and mammals worldwide. Assessing the zoonotic transmission of the …

Molecular diagnostic tools have been used recently in assessing the taxonomy, zoonotic
potential, and transmission of Giardia species and giardiasis in humans and animals. The …

Infections with G duodenalis and Cryptosporidium species are common in ruminants, and
most animals become infected within the first months of life. Both parasites are causal …

Molecular tools have been developed to detect and differentiate Cryptosporidium at the
species/genotype and subtype levels. These tools have been increasingly used in …

The intracellular protozoan parasite of the genus Cryptosporidium is among the leading
causes of waterborne diarrheal disease outbreaks throughout the world. The parasite is …

Amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals serve as hosts for 19 species of Cryptosporidium.
All 19 species have been confirmed by morphological, biological, and molecular data. Fish …

The molecular characterisation of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium and Giardia is
essential for accurately identifying organisms and assessing zoonotic transmission. Results …

Cryptosporidium is one of the most widespread protozoan parasites that infects domestic
and wild animals and is considered the second major cause of diarrhea and death in …