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Minimal zoonotic risk of cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis from frogs and reptiles
European journal of protistology, Vol.93, 126066
2024
PMID: 38442435
Abstract
The zoonotic potential of the protist parasites Cryptosporidium spp. and Giardia duodenalis in amphibians and reptiles raises public health concerns due to their growing popularity as pets. This review examines the prevalence and diversity of these parasites in wild and captive amphibians and reptiles to better understand the zoonotic risk. Research on Giardia in both groups is limited, and zoonotic forms of Cryptosporidium or Giardia have not been reported in amphibians. Host-adapted Cryptosporidium species dominate in reptiles, albeit some reptiles have been found to carry zoonotic (C. hominis and C. parvum) and rodent-associated (C. tyzzeri, C. muris and C. andersoni) species, primarily through mechanical carriage. Similarly, the limited reports of Giardia duodenalis (assemblages A, B and E) in reptiles may also be due to mechanical carriage. Thus, the available evidence indicates minimal zoonotic risk associated with these organisms in wild and captive frogs and reptiles. The exact transmission routes for these infections within reptile populations remain poorly understood, particularly regarding the importance of mechanical carriage. Although the risk appears minimal, continued research and surveillance efforts are necessary to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the transmission dynamics and ultimately improve our ability to safeguard human and animal health.
Details
- Title
- Minimal zoonotic risk of cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis from frogs and reptiles
- Authors/Creators
- Siobhon Egan - Murdoch University, Centre for Computational and Systems MedicineAmanda D. Barbosa - Murdoch UniversityYaoyu Feng - South China Agricultural UniversityLihua Xiao - South China Agricultural UniversityUna Ryan - Murdoch University, Centre for Biosecurity and One Health
- Publication Details
- European journal of protistology, Vol.93, 126066
- Publisher
- Elsevier GmbH
- Identifiers
- 991005645769607891
- Copyright
- © 2024 The Author(s).
- Murdoch Affiliation
- Harry Butler Institute
- Language
- English
- Resource Type
- Journal article
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