Cryptosporidium spp. in domestic dogs: the "dog" genotype.

ABSTRACT: Genetic and phylogenetic characterization of Cryptosporidium isolates at two loci (18S rRNA gene and heat shock gene) from both Australian and United States dogs demonstrated that dog-derived Cryptosporidium isolates had a distinct genotype which is conserved across geographic areas. Phylogenetic analysis provided support for the idea that the "dog" genotype is, in fact, a valid species.

SUBMITTER: Morgan UM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC101477 | biostudies-literature | 2000 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature