TY - JOUR
T1 - A review of the biology and epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis in humans and animals
AU - Ramirez, Norma E.
AU - Ward, Lucy A.
AU - Sreevatsan, Srinand
PY - 2004/7
Y1 - 2004/7
N2 - The epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis, an infection caused by several genotypically and phenotypically diverse Cryptosporidium species, has been dynamically changing over the past decade from that of a rare, largely asymptomatic infection to an acute enteric disease of animals and humans. In this review, the current understanding of factors (biology and epidemiology) contributing to the emergence of cryptosporidiosis in animals, including parasite biology, genetic diversity, environmental spread, livestock production trends, presence of the parasite in livestock and companion animals, and potential risk of transmission from animals to humans is highlighted. Potential control measures and the role of veterinary and medical professionals in the prevention of cryptosporidiosis are also discussed.
AB - The epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis, an infection caused by several genotypically and phenotypically diverse Cryptosporidium species, has been dynamically changing over the past decade from that of a rare, largely asymptomatic infection to an acute enteric disease of animals and humans. In this review, the current understanding of factors (biology and epidemiology) contributing to the emergence of cryptosporidiosis in animals, including parasite biology, genetic diversity, environmental spread, livestock production trends, presence of the parasite in livestock and companion animals, and potential risk of transmission from animals to humans is highlighted. Potential control measures and the role of veterinary and medical professionals in the prevention of cryptosporidiosis are also discussed.
KW - Companion animals
KW - Cryptosporidium spp.
KW - Livestock
KW - Prevention
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U2 - 10.1016/j.micinf.2004.02.021
DO - 10.1016/j.micinf.2004.02.021
M3 - Short survey
C2 - 15207825
AN - SCOPUS:2942693722
SN - 1286-4579
VL - 6
SP - 773
EP - 785
JO - Microbes and Infection
JF - Microbes and Infection
IS - 8
ER -