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SUBMITTER: Koompapong K
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4190471 | biostudies-literature | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
Koompapong Khuanchai K Mori Hirotake H Thammasonthijarern Nipa N Prasertbun Rapeepun R Pintong Ai-rada AR Popruk Supaluk S Rojekittikhun Wichit W Chaisiri Kittipong K Sukthana Yaowalark Y Mahittikorn Aongart A
Parasite (Paris, France) 20141010
Zoonotic Cryptosporidium spp., particularly C. meleagridis, C. canis, and C. felis, are enteric protozoa responsible for major public health concerns around the world. To determine the spread of this parasite in Thailand, we conducted molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. from animal samples around the country, by collecting and investigating the feces of seagulls (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus and Chroicocephalus ridibundus), domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica), dogs, and cat ...[more]