Molecular investigation of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in pre- and post-weaned calves in Hubei Province, China
Abstract Background The protistan pathogens Cryptosporidium and Giardia can cause significant intestinal diseases in animals and humans. Cattle, particularly calves, carrying these protists can be significant reservoirs for human infections and disease. However, little is known about the genetic mak...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-10-01
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Series: | Parasites & Vectors |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-017-2463-3 |