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 increasingly recognized as one of the major causes of moderate to
severe diarrhoea in developing countries. With treatment options limited, control relies on …

Cryptosporidiosis, caused by parasite species of the genus Cryptosporidium, is a major
diarrhoeal disease in both people and animals globally, with C. hominis and C. parvum the …

Cryptosporidium and Giardia are important causes of diarrhoeal illness. Adequate
knowledge of the molecular diversity and geographical distribution of these parasites and …

Infections with G duodenalis and Cryptosporidium species are common in ruminants, and
most animals become infected within the first months of life. Both parasites are causal …

Molecular tools have been developed to detect and differentiate Cryptosporidium at the
species/genotype and subtype levels. These tools have been increasingly used in …

Molecular diagnostic tools have played an important role in improving our understanding of
the transmission of Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis, which are two of the most …

Foodborne illness, the majority of which is caused by enteric infectious agents, costs global
economies billions of dollars each year. The protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium is …

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 …