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Research
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online: 08-12-2013)
6. The prevalence of Cryptosporidium spp. in lambs and
goat kids in Kurdistan, Iran - Mohammad Khezri and Orkideh Khezri
Veterinary World, 6(12):
974-977
doi:
10.14202/vetworld.2013.974-977
Abstract
Aim: Cryptosporidium is a
protozoan parasite that causes diarrhea, which is typically a
short-lasting benign infection. The aim of the present study was
to determinate the prevalence of Cryptosporidium infection in
lambs and goat kids in Kurdistan district, Iran.
Materials and Methods: A total of 1200 fecal samples were
obtained from diarrheic and non-diarrheic lambs and goat kids aged
1 to 6 months from 48 villages in the Kurdistan province, west of
Iran. The samples were tested for the presence of Cryptosporidium
spp. oocysts using modified Ziehl–Neelsen staining method.
Results: Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts were present in
10.24% of lambs and in 18.86% of goat kids. Both diarrhea and
Cryptosporidium spp. oocysts were observed in 64.37% (56/87) of
lambs and in 30.51% (18/59) of goat kids. Cryptosporidium spp.
infection rates were significantly higher in diarrheic than in
non-diarrheic groups. The highest rate of infection was found in
an animal aged one month. Furthermore, the prevalence of the
infection according to age groups and consistency of feces was
found to be statistically significant.
Conclusion: The presence of Cryptosporidium spp. in lambs
and goat kids in Kurdistan indicates that this protozoan parasite
should also be considered in the etiology of lambs and goat kids
exhibiting diarrhea.
Key words: Cryptosporidium spp., lambs, goat kids,
prevalence, Iran
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