Cryptosporidiosis in small ruminants

Cryptosporidiosis is an infection caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Cryptosporidium which is responsible for a potentially severe disease in new-born ruminants. This infection is highly prevalent in small ruminants throughout the world, especially in pre-weaned animals. The clinic...

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Published inSmall ruminant research Vol. 103; no. 1; pp. 93 - 97
Main Authors Paraud, C., Chartier, C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Netherlands Elsevier B.V 01.03.2012
Elsevier
Subjects
Cryptosporidium
Goat
Life Sciences
Sheep
Small ruminants
Zoonosis
Cryptosporidium
Sheep
Goat
Zoonosis
Small ruminants
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Summary:Cryptosporidiosis is an infection caused by protozoan parasites belonging to the genus Cryptosporidium which is responsible for a potentially severe disease in new-born ruminants. This infection is highly prevalent in small ruminants throughout the world, especially in pre-weaned animals. The clinical expression is different between goat kids and lambs, the infection being generally more severe in the former. Molecular data demonstrate geographical variations in the species of Cryptosporidium infecting small ruminants. They also support the possibility of transmission of zoonotic species from these hosts to humans. Studies are still needed on molecular epidemiology, especially in goats, and on ways to control infection.
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PMCID: PMC7135340
ISSN:0921-4488
1879-0941
0921-4488
DOI:10.1016/j.smallrumres.2011.10.023