Detection of Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora Oocysts from Environmental Water for Drinking and Recreational Activities in Sarawak, Malaysia

Cryptosporidiosis and cyclosporiasis are caused by waterborne coccidian protozoan parasites of the genera Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora, respectively. This study was conducted to detect Cryptosporidium and Cyclospora oocysts from environmental water abstracted by drinking water treatment plants and...

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Main Authors: Lesley Maurice Bilung, Ahmad Syatir Tahar, Nur Emyliana Yunos, Kasing Apun, Yvonne Ai-Lian Lim, Elexson Nillian, Hashimatul Fatma Hashim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/4636420