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Occurrence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium in dogs in Henan Province, China.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: Cryptosporidiosis in dogs has been reported worldwide, involving both asymptomatic and diarrheic dogs. Large-scale surveys of Cryptosporidium infection in dogs have been performed in some countries using different diagnostic methods. But, few data are available on the infection rate and molecular characteristics of Cryptosporidium spp. in dogs in China. RESULT: In this study, 770 fecal samples from 66 locations in Henan Province were examined. The average Cryptosporidium infection rate was 3.8%, with dogs in kennels having the highest rate of 7.0% (?²?=?14.82, P?

SUBMITTER: Jian F

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3896686 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature

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Occurrence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium in dogs in Henan Province, China.

Jian Fuchun F Qi Meng M He Xiaoyi X Wang Rongjun R Zhang Sumei S Dong Heping H Zhang Longxian L

BMC veterinary research 20140117

<h4>Background</h4>Cryptosporidiosis in dogs has been reported worldwide, involving both asymptomatic and diarrheic dogs. Large-scale surveys of Cryptosporidium infection in dogs have been performed in some countries using different diagnostic methods. But, few data are available on the infection rate and molecular characteristics of Cryptosporidium spp. in dogs in China.<h4>Result</h4>In this study, 770 fecal samples from 66 locations in Henan Province were examined. The average Cryptosporidium ...[more]

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Occurrence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium in dogs in Henan Province, China.

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Occurrence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium in dogs in Henan Province, China.

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