Zoonotic potential of Giardia

U Ryan, SM Cacciò - International journal for parasitology, 2013 - Elsevier
Giardia duodenalis (syn. Giardia lamblia and Giardia intestinalis) is a common intestinal
parasite of humans and mammals worldwide. Assessing the zoonotic transmission of the …

Zoonotic Potential and Molecular Epidemiology of Giardia Species and Giardiasis

Y Feng, L Xiao - Clinical microbiology reviews, 2011 - Am Soc Microbiol
Molecular diagnostic tools have been used recently in assessing the taxonomy, zoonotic
potential, and transmission of Giardia species and giardiasis in humans and animals. The …

Enteric protozoa in the developed world: a public health perspective

SM Fletcher, D Stark, J Harkness… - Clinical microbiology …, 2012 - Am Soc Microbiol
Several enteric protozoa cause severe morbidity and mortality in both humans and animals
worldwide. In developed settings, enteric protozoa are often ignored as a cause of diarrheal …

Molecular epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis: an update

L Xiao - Experimental parasitology, 2010 - Elsevier
Molecular tools have been developed to detect and differentiate Cryptosporidium at the
species/genotype and subtype levels. These tools have been increasingly used in …

Reverse zoonotic disease transmission (zooanthroponosis): a systematic review of seldom-documented human biological threats to animals

AM Messenger, AN Barnes, GC Gray - PloS one, 2014 - journals.plos.org
Background Research regarding zoonotic diseases often focuses on infectious diseases
animals have given to humans. However, an increasing number of reports indicate that …

Molecular characterisation of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium and Giardia and assessment of zoonotic transmission

L Xiao, R Fayer - International journal for parasitology, 2008 - Elsevier
The molecular characterisation of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium and Giardia is
essential for accurately identifying organisms and assessing zoonotic transmission. Results …

Molecular epidemiology of giardiasis

SM Cacciò, U Ryan - Molecular and biochemical parasitology, 2008 - Elsevier
Giardia duodenalis is a widespread parasite of mammalian species, including humans. Due
to its invariant morphology, investigation on aspects such as host specificity and …

A review of the use of organic amendments and the risk to human health

MJ Goss, A Tubeileh, D Goorahoo - Advances in agronomy, 2013 - Elsevier
Historically, organic amendments—organic wastes—have been the main source of plant
nutrients, especially N. Their use allows better management of often-finite resources to …

A longitudinal study of cryptosporidiosis in dairy cattle from birth to 2 years of age

M Santín, JM Trout, R Fayer - Veterinary parasitology, 2008 - Elsevier
Fecal specimens were collected from 30 calves from birth to 24 months of age at a dairy farm
in Maryland to determine the prevalence and age distribution of Cryptosporidium …

Giardia taxonomy, phylogeny and epidemiology: Facts and open questions

J Plutzer, J Ongerth, P Karanis - International journal of hygiene and …, 2010 - Elsevier
Giardia duodenalis (synonymous Giardia lamblia and Giardia intestinalis) is a flagellated
protozoan parasite that reproduces in the small intestine causing giardiasis. It is a …