A review of recent <i>Cryptosporidium hominis</i> and <i>Cryptosporidium parvum gp60</i> subtypes.

ABSTRACT: Cryptosporidium spp. are known to cause gastroenteritis (cryptosporidiosis) in numerous hosts, including humans. Understanding the diversity within this genus of parasites requires accurate subtyping, which is frequently performed by sequencing part of the gp60 (60-kDa glycoprotein) gene. This literature review examines Cryptosporidium hominis and Cryptosporidium parvum gp60 subtypes reported between December 2018 and January 2024 in humans, livestock, and non-human primates (NHPs). The review highlights emerging trends in the subtypes reported and reveals the shifting dominance of subtype families, which can be influenced by factors such as anthroponotic interactions. The C. parvum IIa and IId families remain major contributors to infections across a var

SUBMITTER: Oladele DB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12304688 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature