Toxoplasma gondii is an obligate intracellular parasite that causes toxoplasmosis, with
approximately one third of the population around the world seropositive. The consumption of …

Zoonotic foodborne parasites often represent complex, multi host life cycles with parasite
stages in the hosts, but also in the environment. This manuscript aims to provide an …

Plastics are widely recognized as a pervasive marine pollutant. Microplastics have been
garnering increasing attention due to reports documenting their ingestion by animals …

Cyclospora cayetanensis infections are prevalent worldwide, and the parasite has become a
major public health and food safety concern. Although important efforts have been dedicated …

The presence of foodborne protozoan pathogens including Cryptosporidium parvum,
Giardia duodenalis, Toxoplasma gondii, and Cyclospora cayetanensis in commercial …

Cryptosporidiosis is a significant contributor to global foodborne and waterborne disease
burden. It is a widespread cause of diarrheal diseases that affect humans and animals …

One of the ways of human parasitic infection is the accidental ingestion of vegetables
contaminated with parasites, which represents a major human health hazard. This non …

Cyclosporiasis is caused by the coccidian parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis and is
associated with large and complex food-borne outbreaks worldwide. Associated symptoms …

Background: Protozoan parasites such as Toxoplasma gondii, Giardia duodenalis, and
Cryptosporidium spp., can be transmitted to humans via accidental consumption of …

Protozoan contamination in produce is of growing importance due to their capacity to cause
illnesses in consumers of fresh leafy greens. Viability assays are essential to accurately …