Humans can be exposed to pathogens from poorly managed animal feces, particularly in
communities where animals live in close proximity to humans. This systematic review of peer …

SUMMARY This Practical Guidance for Clinical Microbiology document on the laboratory
diagnosis of parasites from the gastrointestinal tract provides practical information for the …

Fecal pollution of recreational waters can cause scenic blight and pose a threat to public
health, resulting in beach advisories and closures. Fecal indicator bacteria (total and fecal …

Animals found in close proximity to humans in low-and middle-income countries (LMICs)
harbor many pathogens capable of infecting humans, transmissible via their feces. Contact …

Background Children in low-resource settings are exposed to multiple risk factors for
enteropathogens. However, the probability of exposures may be different across exposure …

Efforts to eradicate open defecation and improve sanitation access are unlikely to achieve
health benefits unless interventions reduce microbial exposures. This study assessed …

Goats are a primary or additional income source for many families in resource-poor areas.
Although often considered inferior to other livestock, the resilience of goats and their ability …

Fecal indicator organisms are measured to indicate the presence of fecal pollution, yet the
association between indicators and pathogens varies by context. The goal of this study was …

Background There are multiple etiologies responsible for infectious gastroenteritis causing
acute diarrhea which are often under diagnosed. Also acute diarrhea is one of the major …

Cryptosporidiosis is a gastrointestinal illness caused by the protozoan parasite
Cryptosporidium species, which is a leading cause of diarrhea in a variety of vertebrate …