The public health and clinical significance of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in domestic animals

Giardia and Cryptosporidium are common enteric parasites of domestic animals, particularly dogs, cats and livestock. Their occurrence is of potential significance from both clinical and public health perspectives yet, until recently, confusion over the taxonomy of these organisms prevented a clear u...

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Published in:The veterinary journal (1997) 2008-07, Vol.177 (1), p.18-25
Main Authors: Thompson, R.C. Andrew, Palmer, Carlysle S., O’Handley, Ryan
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Animals
Animals, Domestic
Cats
Cattle
chemotherapy
cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidiosis - epidemiology
Cryptosporidiosis - parasitology
Cryptosporidiosis - transmission
Cryptosporidiosis - veterinary
Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidium - classification
disease control
disease diagnosis
Disease Reservoirs - veterinary
disease transmission
Dogs
enteropathogens
Giardia
Giardia - classification
giardiasis
Giardiasis - epidemiology
Giardiasis - parasitology
Giardiasis - transmission
Giardiasis - veterinary
Host-Parasite Interactions
Humans
Life Cycle Stages
literature reviews
Livestock
Molecular epidemiology
pathogenesis
pets
Phylogeny
Public Health
signs and symptoms (animals and humans)
taxonomy
vaccination
Zoonoses
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Summary:Giardia and Cryptosporidium are common enteric parasites of domestic animals, particularly dogs, cats and livestock. Their occurrence is of potential significance from both clinical and public health perspectives yet, until recently, confusion over the taxonomy of these organisms prevented a clear understanding of the epidemiology of infections with both Giardia and Cryptosporidium. The recent application of molecular epidemiological tools has helped to resolve taxonomic issues, allowing cycles of transmission to be determined. In addition, advances have been made in elucidating mechanisms associated with pathogenesis, whereas only limited progress has been achieved in the areas of chemotherapy and prophylaxis.
ISSN:1090-0233
1532-2971
DOI:10.1016/j.tvjl.2007.09.022