Identification of novel Cryptosporidium genotypes from avian hosts

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The prevalence and host range of Cryptosporidium species and genotypes among caged, domesticated and wild birds are examined. The sequence and phylogenetic analysis has identified four genetically distinct genotypes I to IV, from various avian hosts, along with Cryptosporidium muris and Cryptosporidium andersoni in a tawny frogmouth and a quail-crested wood partridge, respectively.

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Evaluation of Cryptosporidium parvum genotyping techniques

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Cryptosporidium parvum genotyping technique evaluation is discussed. Eight genotyping, two species-differentiating, and one species-differentiating and -genotyping protocols for detecting and differentiation the parasites have been compared. For analysis of environmental samples, more evaluations with other apicomplexan parasites and Cryptosporidium species may be needed.

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Identification of novel Cryptosporidium genotypes from the Czech Republic

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Phylogenetic analysis and 18S ribosomal DNA and heat-shock gene sequence comparison identifies a wide host range for Cryptosporidium exhibiting novel genotypes.

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