Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cryptosporidium infection in Brazil: implications for veterinary medicine and public health.
- Journal:
- Revista brasileira de parasitologia veterinaria = Brazilian journal of veterinary parasitology : Orgao Oficial do Colegio Brasileiro de Parasitologia Veterinaria
- Year:
- 2010
- Authors:
- Meireles, Marcelo Vasconcelos
- Affiliation:
- Curso de Medicina Veteriná · Brazil
Plain-English summary
This review looks at the infection caused by a parasite called Cryptosporidium in Brazil and its importance for both animal health and public safety. Research shows that this parasite can be found in various animals, including birds, cattle, dogs, and cats, as well as in food and the environment. Different types of Cryptosporidium have been identified in Brazil, similar to those found in other countries. In mammals, infections have been noted from species like C. bovis and C. canis, while birds have shown infections from types like C. baileyi and C. galli. Overall, this information highlights the need for awareness and monitoring of Cryptosporidium infections in both pets and livestock to protect animal and human health.
Abstract
The aim of this review paper is to report the results of cryptosporidiosis research in Brazil, mainly its occurrence in animals and implications for veterinary medicine and public health. An increasing number of papers related to Cryptosporidium spp. infection in Brazil are available at national and international literature. The main focus described in these papers is the occurrence of Cryptosporidium spp. in food, environmental samples, in humans and several animal species, particularly birds, cattle, dogs and cats. Using molecular biology techniques, most Cryptosporidium species and genotypes identified in other countries have been described in Brazil. In mammals, there are descriptions of infection by C. bovis, C. canis, C. felis, C. meleagridis, C. parvum, and the cervine genotype; in birds, the following species and genotypes have been described: C. baileyi, C. galli, C. meleagridis, C. parvum and the avian genotypes I, II and III. Several species have been described in humans, such as C. parvum, C. hominis, and some species adapted to animal hosts such as C. canis, C. felis and C. meleagridis.
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