Common occurrence of divergent Cryptosporidium species and Cryptosporidium parvum subtypes in farmed bamboo rats (Rhizomys sinensis)

Bamboo rats are widely farmed in southern China for meat, but their potential in transmitting pathogens to humans and other farm animals remains unclear.

Source: Parasites and Vectors - March 24, 2020 Category: Microbiology Authors: Falei Li, Zhenjie Zhang, Suhui Hu, Wentao Zhao, Jianguo Zhao, Martin Kv áč, Yaqiong Guo, Na Li, Yaoyu Feng and Lihua Xiao Tags: Research Source Type: research