Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. from domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in Anhui, China

• Autorzy: Li Z.C. , Zhang Y.L. , Song X.L. , Zhou Y.H. , Liu Z.Z. , Ayanniyi O.O. , Jin S.H. , An H.F. , Xu Q.M. , Zhang Q.X. , Yang C.S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

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Cryptosporidium spp. is a protozoan parasite of many vertebrates worldwide including avian hosts, causing gastroenteritis and diarrhea. Studies have been conducted on Cryptosporidium spp. in some avians, however, there is no information on Cryptosporidium spp. in pigeons from Anhui Province, China. To investigate the prevalence and assess the transmission burden of Cryptosporidium species in domestic pigeons, a total of 376 fecal samples were collected. The acid-fast staining and nested PCR amplification methods reveal a Cryptosporidium prevalence rate of 5.05% (19/376) and 1.86% (7/376), respectively. Furthermore, molecular characterization was identified as Cryptosporidium meleagridis. As this study is the first report on Cryptosporidium spp. in domestic pigeons in Anhui Province, we expect it to provide baseline information for further studies.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences
• Rocznik: 2025
• Tom: 28
• Numer: 1
• Opis fizyczny: p.143-150,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

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Li Z.C.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
• Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China

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Zhang Y.L.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China

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Song X.L.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
• Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center, Beijing 100076, Chin
• Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China

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Zhou Y.H.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China

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Liu Z.Z.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China

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Ayanniyi O.O.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China

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Jin S.H.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China

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An H.F.

• Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China
• Dangtu Agricultural and Rural Bureau, Maanshan 243100, China

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Xu Q.M.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China

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Zhang Q.X.

• Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center, Beijing 100076, China

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Yang C.S.

• College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
• Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China

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DOI

10.24425/pjvs.2025.154022