Identifying Cryptosporidium using DNA methods

U. Morgan; R.C.A. Thompson

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Identifying Cryptosporidium using DNA methods

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Identifying Cryptosporidium using DNA methods

U. Morgan and R.C.A. Thompson

Water, Vol.26(2), pp.9-10

1999

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Cryptosporidium is an intestinal parasite found in humans and animals. It multiplies within the surface layers of the host's small intestine, causing damage which may lead to severe diarrhoea. When this tiny (5 μm) single-celled protozoan parasite leaves its host, a tough outer shell favours its survival during routine water and wastewater disinfection and treatment.

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Title: Identifying Cryptosporidium using DNA methods
Authors/Creators: U. Morgan (Author/Creator)
R.C.A. Thompson (Author/Creator)
Publication Details: Water, Vol.26(2), pp.9-10
Publisher: Australian Water Association
Identifiers: 991005545512607891
Murdoch Affiliation: School of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences
Language: English
Resource Type: Journal article

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