Coprological and molecular prevalence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in cattle and irrigation water from Beni-Suef Governorate, Egypt.

ABSTRACT: Cryptosporidium and Giardia are globally significant protozoan parasites responsible for severe foodborne and waterborne outbreaks, posing substantial zoonotic and environmental risks. This study aimed to comprehensively assess the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, and co-infections in Beni-Suef Governorate, Egypt, using an integrated diagnostic approach combining microscopy and molecular techniques. Additionally, it was sought to identify associated risk factors in cattle fecal samples. Microscopical examination of 970 cattle fecal samples revealed an overall infection rate of 67.42% (654/970), with Cryptosporidium detected in 42.68% (414/970), Giardia in 11.96% (116/970), and co-infections in 12.78% (124/970) of cases. In irrigation water, Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia c

SUBMITTER: Saleh FER 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12289956 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature