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1. 1. Detection and molecular typing of Cryptosporidium in South African wastewater plants

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Anton de Jong; [2017]
   Keywords : Cryptosporidium; single-cell; antibody-free; FACS; Crypto; Wastewater; Durban; KwaZulu-Natal; miSeq; IMS; mink genotype; deer mouse genotype III;

   Abstract : Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite infecting the intestines of its hosts, leading to acute diarrheal disease. Out of 26 recognized species, 14 are known to infect humans. Of most importance, from a human perspective are Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptosporidium hominis, of which the former is known to have zoonotic potential. READ MORE