Cryptosporidium and Giardia in cats and dogs: What is the real zoonotic risk?

• Published in: Current research in parasitology & vector-borne diseases Vol. 4; p. 100158
• Main Authors: Barbosa, Amanda D., Egan, Siobhon, Feng, Yaoyu, Xiao, Lihua, Ryan, Una
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier 01.01.2023
• Subjects: Cats; Cryptosporidium; Dogs; from the special issue on Felpreva®: A novel spot-on formulation containing tigolaner, emodepside and praziquantel for parasite control for cats, Edited by Drs Luis Cardoso and Aneta Kostadinova; Giardia; Zoonosis; Zoonotic potential; Cryptosporidium; Zoonotic potential; Cats; Molecular typing; Dogs; Giardia; Zoonosis

Due to the close bond between humans and companion animals, a thorough understanding of the diversity of species and assemblages in cats and dogs is essential to determine the potential zoonotic risks. Analysis of molecular studies shows that and are the main species infecting cats and dogs, respect...