Accumulation of oocysts of Cryptosporidium parvum in Biomphalaria glabrata (Pulmonata: Planorbidae) under experimental conditions
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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52: e20180273, 2019. tab, graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
Abstract INTRODUCTION:
Cryptosporidium oocysts are easily transported to various aquatic environments. The objective of this study was to evaluate B. glabrata mollusks exposed to food containing C. parvum oocysts.METHODS:
Six experimental groups were used with B. glabrata either exposed or not to C. parvum oocysts. Microscopic and molecular diagnostics were conducted in water samples and tissues of B. glabrata.RESULTS:
By light microscopy, C. parvum oocysts were identified in the water of the exposed groups. C. parvum DNA was not detected in water but was detected in tissue samples.CONCLUSIONS:
Further studies should be conducted under natural conditions.
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Main subject:
Biomphalaria
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DNA, Protozoan
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Cryptosporidium parvum
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Oocysts
Type of study:
Prognostic study
Limits:
Animals
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2019
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro/BR
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