Zoonotic transmission of Cryptosporidium parvum: Implications for water- borne cryptosporidiosis

T. K. Graczyk; R. Fayer; M. R. Cranfield

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Zoonotic transmission of Cryptosporidium parvum: Implications for water- borne cryptosporidiosis

T. K. Graczyk, R. Fayer, M. R. Cranfield

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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	https://doi.org/10.1016/S0169-4758(97)01076-4
State	Published - Sep 1997
Externally published	Yes

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