Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cryptosporidium infection found in dogs in Central Italy
By Giangaspero, Annunziata et al.·Published in Parasitology research·2006·Department of Production Science, Italy·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Molecular evidence for Cryptosporidium infection in dogs in Central Italy.
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Plain-English summary
A group of 240 dogs in Central Italy were tested for a parasite called Cryptosporidium, which can cause gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea. The study found that about 3.3% of the dogs were infected, with higher rates in dogs from kennels and those showing digestive issues. Specifically, six kennel dogs and one privately owned dog had Cryptosporidium parvum, while one kennel dog had Cryptosporidium canis. This research highlights the presence of these parasites in dogs and their potential impact on public health.
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Abstract
Two hundred and forty kennel and privately owned dogs were tested for a molecular epidemiological study on Cryptosporidium infection. Genomic DNA was extracted from individual faecal samples. All the DNA extracts were analysed with a PCR assay specific for a approximately 400-bp fragment internal to the gene encoding for the Cryptosporidium oocyst wall protein. The prevalence was 3.3% and it was higher in kennel dogs and in dogs with gastrointestinal symptoms. Cryptosporidium parvum was detected by sequencing analysis in six kennel dogs and one privately owned dog, and Cryptosporidium canis was detected in one kennel dog. This is the first investigation on the prevalence of Cryptosporidium in Italian dogs and has pointed to the existence of genotypes that may be of public health significance.
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Search related cases →Original publication on PubMed: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16550433/