Revisiting the infectivity and pathogenicity of Cryptosporidium avium provides new information on parasitic sites within the host

Abstract Background Cryptosporidium spp. are protozoans that cause diarrheal illness in humans and animals, including birds, worldwide. The present study was aimed to revisit the infectivity and pathogenicity of C. avium, recently considered to be a valid avian-infecting species of Cryptosporidium,...

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Main Authors: Zhaohui Cui, Dan Song, Meng Qi, Sumei Zhang, Rongjun Wang, Fuchun Jian, Changshen Ning, Longxian Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13071-018-3088-x