Cryptosporidiosis is a water-and food-borne zoonotic disease caused by the protozoon
parasite of the genus Cryptosporidium. C. hominis and C. parvum are the main two species …

Simple Summary The relentless capacity of sequencing every bit of DNA at low cost has
been fueling major advances in several research areas. This also applies to the animal …

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

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

Background: Small-scale poultry production is widespread and increasing in low-and middle-
income countries (LMICs). Exposure to enteropathogens in poultry feces increases the …

The genus Giardia is a unicellular protozoan able to parasitize both humans and animals.
Cysts of Giardia can be found in soil samples, aquatic environments, food, and any surface …

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

Background and Aim: Cryptosporidium spp. members of the phylum Apicomplexa are
obligate protozoan parasites capable of infecting various vertebrate hosts, including rodents …

Cryptosporidium is regarded as one of the neglected, zoonotic, food and water-borne
protozoal pathogens. Cryptosporidium species (C.) have been reported from more than 30 …

Immunocompromised individuals especially children with cancer are at risk for acquiring
cryptosporidiosis, which can result in severe morbidity and mortality. This work was …