Mussels (Perna perna) as bioindicator of environmental contamination by Cryptosporidium species with zoonotic potential
Sources of contamination such as animal feces runoff, organic fertilizer application, and the release of partially treated or untreated sewage can lead to the contamination of aquatic environments by Cryptosporidium spp. The quality of mussels as food is closely related to the sanitary conditions of...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2016-04-01
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Series: | International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2213224416300049 |