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  11. Genetic Diversity Of Cryptosporidium Species From Diarrhoeic Ungulates In The United Arab Emirates

Genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium species from diarrhoeic ungulates in the United Arab Emirates

M Procter1, S Savikumar2, L Hamdan3

  • 1Department of Biology, College of Science, United Arab Emirates University, PO Box 15551, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates.

Veterinary Parasitology, Regional Studies and Reports
|September 5, 2024

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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study identified five Cryptosporidium species in diarrhetic ungulates in the UAE, with Cryptosporidium parvum being most common. This highlights potential zoonotic risks and the need for further investigation of Cryptosporidium transmission.

Area of Science:

  • Veterinary Parasitology
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Zoonotic Diseases

Background:

  • Cryptosporidiosis is a known issue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), affecting humans, animals, and water sources.
  • Previous reports often lacked specific species identification, limiting understanding of Cryptosporidium diversity.
  • Ungulates are potential reservoirs for Cryptosporidium, with implications for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To genetically characterize Cryptosporidium species in diarrhetic ungulates in Dubai, UAE.
  • To identify specific Cryptosporidium subtypes relevant to both human and animal infections.
  • To assess the potential for zoonotic transmission from ungulates to humans.

Main Methods:

  • Microscopic examination of fecal samples from ungulates.
Keywords:
CryptosporidiumGenetic diversitySSUUngulates

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  • Molecular techniques for DNA extraction and species identification.
  • Subtyping analysis for prevalent Cryptosporidium species.

    • Main Results:

    • Five Cryptosporidium species were identified: C. parvum, C. hominis, C. xiaoi, C. meleagridis, and C. equi.
    • Cryptosporidium parvum was the most frequently detected species.
    • Subtypes of C. parvum and C. hominis, known to infect humans and animals, were found.
    • First-time report of Cryptosporidium spp. in the Arabian Tahr.

    Conclusions:

    • The genetic diversity of Cryptosporidium in UAE ungulates is broader than previously recognized.
    • The presence of zoonotic species and subtypes underscores the risk of transmission to humans.
    • Further research is needed on endemic Cryptosporidium populations, including asymptomatic animals and broader host ranges.
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