Abstract
The emergence of Cryptosporidium parvum-associated cryptosporidiosis as a worldwide zoonosis has stimulated interest in the modes of pathogen transmission. Here, Thaddeus Graczyk, Ronald Fayer and Michael Cranfield discuss the complex epidemiology of C. parvum, emphasizing the crosstransmission potential of the pathogen, mechanical vectors involved in water-borne transmission of the oocysts, and factors contributing to contamination of pristine waters with Cryptosporidium. They also outline the public health importance of proper interpretation of positive detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts at water-treatment facilities and identify means by which watersheds can be protected from Cryptosporidium contamination.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 348-351 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Parasitology Today |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 9 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Sep 1997 |
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Zoonotic transmission of Cryptosporidium parvum : Implications for water- borne cryptosporidiosis. / Graczyk, T. K.; Fayer, R.; Cranfield, M. R.
In: Parasitology Today, Vol. 13, No. 9, 09.1997, p. 348-351.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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TY - JOUR
T1 - Zoonotic transmission of Cryptosporidium parvum
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AU - Graczyk, T. K.
AU - Fayer, R.
AU - Cranfield, M. R.
PY - 1997/9
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N2 - The emergence of Cryptosporidium parvum-associated cryptosporidiosis as a worldwide zoonosis has stimulated interest in the modes of pathogen transmission. Here, Thaddeus Graczyk, Ronald Fayer and Michael Cranfield discuss the complex epidemiology of C. parvum, emphasizing the crosstransmission potential of the pathogen, mechanical vectors involved in water-borne transmission of the oocysts, and factors contributing to contamination of pristine waters with Cryptosporidium. They also outline the public health importance of proper interpretation of positive detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts at water-treatment facilities and identify means by which watersheds can be protected from Cryptosporidium contamination.
AB - The emergence of Cryptosporidium parvum-associated cryptosporidiosis as a worldwide zoonosis has stimulated interest in the modes of pathogen transmission. Here, Thaddeus Graczyk, Ronald Fayer and Michael Cranfield discuss the complex epidemiology of C. parvum, emphasizing the crosstransmission potential of the pathogen, mechanical vectors involved in water-borne transmission of the oocysts, and factors contributing to contamination of pristine waters with Cryptosporidium. They also outline the public health importance of proper interpretation of positive detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts at water-treatment facilities and identify means by which watersheds can be protected from Cryptosporidium contamination.
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JO - Trends in Parasitology
JF - Trends in Parasitology
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