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 …

The eukaryotic intestinal parasite Giardia intestinalis was first described in 1681, when
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek undertook a microscopic examination of his own diarrhoeal …

The taxonomy and molecular epidemiology of Giardia and Giardia infections are reviewed in
the context of zoonotic and waterborne transmission. Evidence to support the zoonotic …

The waterborne flagellated parasite Giardia intestinalis continues to be the most frequent
protozoan agent of intestinal disease world-wide, causing an estimated 2.8 x 108 cases per …

Cattle are frequently parasitized with Giardia duodenalis, Cryptosporidium parvum and
Cryptosporidium andersoni. These parasites cause diarrhoea and impair gain of body …

A study was undertaken to determine the prevalences of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in
dairy calves less than 6 months of age in Norway. Faecal samples were collected from a …

Although Giardia duodenalis is recognised worldwide as the most important parasitic cause
of gastro-intestinal disorder in human patients, the relevance of infection in production …

A longitudinal study was undertaken to determine the spread of naturally acquired Giardia
and Cryptosporidium in dairy cattle in Western Australia. Samples were collected weekly …

Although differing considerably with respect to their biology, the parasites Giardia
duodenalis and Cryptosporidium parvum have often been discussed collectively because of …

An outbreak of giardiasis was observed in a sheep farm in Central Italy. Infected lambs (30–
90 days of age) showed a malabsorption syndrome, decreased weight gain and impairment …