Detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts in green mussels (Perna viridis) from shell-fish markets of Thailand

Mussels filter large volumes of water and can concentrate pathogenic organisms, which may act as potential vehicles of transmission to the consumer. A survey study was carried out to investigate the presence of Cryptosporidium protozoan parasites in green mussels (Perna viridis), the smussles pecies...

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Main Authors: Srisuphanunt M., Saksirisampant W., Karanis P.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2009-09-01
Series:Parasite
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1051/parasite/2009163235