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Exploring the distribution of waterborne pathogens Giardia and Cryptosporidium along a land-use gradient in Oregon in the context of One Health

Creator:

Aleman Torres, Mariangel

Abstract:

Giardia and Cryptosporidium protozoans are resilient, zoonotic waterborne pathogens that can bypass water treatment and kill millions of people and animals annually. Giardia and Cryptosporidium cysts and oocysts, respectively, can spread through feces; poor sanitation and poverty can increase the risk for giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis diarrheal diseases. We are currently...

Resource Type:

Presentation

Full Text:

indicated that there was no significance over a land-use gradient for the presence of Giardia and Crypto