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Title
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Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Infection in Sheep in Iran
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Type
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JournalPaper
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Keywords
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Cryptosporidium, prevalence, sheep, Iran
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Abstract
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Objective: Cryptosporidium is an important zoonotic parasite in humans and animals worldwide. This study was conducted to investigate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in Iran. Methods: Fecal samples (n=1.749) were collected randomly in asymptomatic sheep from different rural regions of Iran in 2011 to 2012. All samples were examined by using the cold modified Ziehl-Neelsen staining technique. Results: Oocysts of Cryptosporidium was found in 11.3% (198/1749) of samples (9.8
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Researchers
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Mohammadreza Youssefi (Third Researcher), heidar heidari (Second Researcher), Jamal Gharekhani (First Researcher)
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