Cryptosporidium and Giardia are important waterborne protozoan parasites that are
resistant to disinfectants commonly used for drinking water. Wild birds, especially wild …

Cryptosporidiosis is a common parasitic infection in birds that is caused by more than 25
Cryptosporidium species and genotypes. Many of the genotypes that cause avian …

Cryptosporidium is a protozoan that causes acute gastroenteritis, abdominal pain, and
diarrhea in many vertebrate species, including humans, animals and birds. A number of …

Captive birds in zoological settings often harbor parasites, but little information is available
about the potential for free-ranging avifauna to act as a source of infection. This review …

Background Intestinal infection, caused by various protozoans and helminths, represents
one of the significant health concerns in pigeons around the world. Objectives The present …

Cryptosporidium spp., Enterocytozoon bieneusi and Encephalitozoon spp. are the most
common protistan parasites of vertebrates. The results show that pigeon populations in …

Cryptosporidiosis is one of the leading causes of diarrhea in humans and several other
vertebrate species. Because surveys of Cryptosporidium genotypes from animals and …

Cryptosporidium is an opportunistic parasite that has been reported in> 30 avian hosts
worldwide, however, there is no information regarding Cryptosporidium spp. in poultry in …

(1) Background: The wet mount staining technique is a simple, economical, and rapid
method for detecting parasitic stages. The objective of the current study was to evaluate wet …

Cryptosporidiosis is an important zoonotic disease caused by Cryptosporidium. Infections in
birds are mainly caused by C. meleagridis, C. baileyi, and C. galli. C. meleagridis is the third …