The first finding of a natural infection of Cryptosporidium muris in a cat
Language English Country Netherlands Media print-electronic
Document type Case Reports, Journal Article
PubMed
17110043
DOI
10.1016/j.vetpar.2006.10.005
PII: S0304-4017(06)00582-6
Knihovny.cz E-resources
- MeSH
- Cryptosporidium classification genetics isolation & purification MeSH
- Feces parasitology MeSH
- Cats MeSH
- Cryptosporidiosis diagnosis veterinary MeSH
- Cat Diseases diagnosis parasitology MeSH
- RNA, Ribosomal, 18S genetics MeSH
- Base Sequence MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Check Tag
- Cats MeSH
- Animals MeSH
- Publication type
- Journal Article MeSH
- Case Reports MeSH
- Names of Substances
- RNA, Ribosomal, 18S MeSH
Little is known about the species of Cryptosporidium infecting cats. The limited number of genetic studies conducted to date, have all identified C. felis as the species of Cryptosporidium in cats. We report a morphological and genetic description of a natural C. muris infection in a cat. Oocysts were viable and were successfully transmitted to laboratory mice. Further studies are required to determine the range and prevalence of Cryptosporidium species infecting cats.
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