Cryptosporidium and Giardia are important causes of diarrhoeal illness. Adequate
knowledge of the molecular diversity and geographical distribution of these parasites and …

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 …

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a coccidian parasite of humans, with a direct fecal–oral
transmission cycle. It is globally distributed and an important cause of foodborne outbreaks …

Waterborne diseases are a major global problem, resulting in high morbidity and mortality,
and massive economic costs. The ability to rapidly and reliably detect and monitor the …

Enterocytozoon bieneusi is the most common cause of human microsporidiosis and it also
infects a wide range of mammals and birds worldwide. The role of animals in the …

Enterocytozoon bieneusi, a fungus-like protist parasite, causes symptomatic and
asymptomatic intestinal infections in terrestrial animals and is also abundant in the …

Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis are important protozoan parasites which are
associated with diarrheal diseases in humans and animals worldwide. Relatively little is …

The objective of this review is to assess the current state of knowledge of pathogens,
general faecal indicators and human‐specific microbial source tracking markers in sewage …

Among the major issues linked with producing safe water for consumption is the presence of
the parasitic protozoa Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia spp. Since they are both …

Outbreak incidents raise the question of whether the less frequent aetiological agents of
outbreaks are really less frequent in water. Alternatively, waterborne transmission could be …