Publication: Molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. in seagulls, pigeons, dogs, and cats in Thailand
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2014-01-01
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Mahidol University
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Parasite. Vol.21, (2014)
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Khuanchai Koompapong, Hirotake Mori, Nipa Thammasonthijarern, Rapeepun Prasertbun, Ai Rada Pintong, Supaluk Popruk, Wichit Rojekittikhun, Kittipong Chaisiri, Yaowalark Sukthana, Aongart Mahittikorn Molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. in seagulls, pigeons, dogs, and cats in Thailand. Parasite. Vol.21, (2014). doi:10.1051/parasite/2014053 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/33078
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Molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. in seagulls, pigeons, dogs, and cats in Thailand
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© K. Koompapong et al., published by EDP Sciences, 2014. Zoonotic Cryptosporidium spp., particularly C. meleagridis, C. canis, and C. felis, are enteric protozoa responsible for major public health concerns around the world. To determine the spread of this parasite in Thailand, we conducted molecular identification of Cryptosporidium spp. from animal samples around the country, by collecting and investigating the feces of seagulls (Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus and Chroicocephalus ridibundus), domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica), dogs, and cats. Seagull and pigeon samples were collected at the seaside and on the riverside to evaluate their potential for waterborne transmission. Ten pigeon samples were combined into one set, and a total of seven sets were collected. Seventy seagull samples were combined into one set, and a total of 13 sets were collected. In addition, 111 dog samples were collected from cattle farms, and 95 dog and 80 cat samples were collected from a temple. We identified C. meleagridis in pigeons, Cryptosporidium avian genotype III in seagulls, C. canis in dogs, and C. felis in cats. In the temple, the prevalence was 2.1% (2/95) for dogs and 2.5% (2/80) for cats. No Cryptosporidium was found in dog samples from cattle farms. These are the first findings of C. meleagridis in domestic pigeons, and Cryptosporidium avian genotype III in seagulls. Our study invites further molecular epidemiological investigations of Cryptosporidium in these animals and their environment to evaluate the public health risk in Thailand.