The protozoan parasites Cryptosporidium and Giardia are significant causes of diarrhoea
worldwide and are responsible for numerous waterborne and foodborne outbreaks of …

Simple Summary Cryptosporidium is a parasite that infects humans and a broad range of
animals. There are few diagnostic features that can be used to identify and differentiate …

Cryptosporidium is a major cause of moderate‐to‐severe diarrhoea in humans worldwide,
second only to rotavirus. Due to the wide host range and environmental persistence of this …

Background Cryptosporidium spp. are globally distributed parasites that infect epithelial
cells in the microvillus border of the gastrointestinal tract of all classes of vertebrates …

Cryptosporidium is an enteric parasite that is transmitted via the faecal–oral route, water and
food. Humans, wildlife and domestic livestock all potentially contribute Cryptosporidium to …

The molecular characterisation of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium and Giardia is
essential for accurately identifying organisms and assessing zoonotic transmission. Results …

Cryptosporidium is one of the most widespread protozoan parasites that infects domestic
and wild animals and is considered the second major cause of diarrhea and death in …

The widespread usages of molecular epidemiological tools have improved the
understanding of cryptosporidiosis transmission. Much attention on zoonotic …

Rodents represent the single largest group within mammals and host a diverse array of
zoonotic pathogens. Urbanisation impacts wild mammals, including rodents, leading to …

Cryptosporidium ubiquitum is an emerging zoonotic pathogen. In the past, it was not
possible to identify an association between cases of human and animal infection. We …