First report and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in humans and animals in Khartoum state, Sudan.

ABSTRACT:

Background and aim

Cryptosporidium is recognized to infect several mammalian species as well as humans, causing substantial economic losses and serious public health concern. Infected animals can be a source of environmental contamination and human infections. In general, the occurrence of Cryptosporidium species in animals and human in Sudan and zoonotic importance is not well documented. This study aimed to identify Cryptosporidium spp. infecting different animal species and humans and to compare between different isolates obtained.

Materials and methods

To provide molecular information about Cryptosporidium in animals and humans, both modified Ziehl-Neelsen (MZN) specific stain and molecular assay were used. Concentration techniques followed by

SUBMITTER: Adam KY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6431811 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature