Oyster is an effective transmission vehicle for Cryptosporidium infection in human
10.1016/j.apjtm.2016.04.018
- Author:
Chantira SUTTHIKORNCHAI
1
;
Supaluk POPRUK
1
;
Yaowalark SUKTHANA
1
;
Kamlang CHUMPOLBANCHORN
2
;
Woraporn SUKHUMAVASI
3
Author Information
1. Department of Protozoology, Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University
2. Mahidol University International College
3. Parasitology Unit, Department of Pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Science, Chulalongkorn University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Crassostrea belcheri;
Cryptosporidium;
IFAT;
Oysters
- From:
Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine
2016;9(6):562-566
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To determine the ability of oysters to trap and maintain viable Cryptosporidium oocysts, and the feasibility of Cryptosporidium multiplication in oysters' organs. Methods Seventy oysters were raised in experimentally seeded natural seawater for up to 3 months, with weekly oocysts inoculations. Cryptosporidium oocysts, viable and non-viable, as well as other stages were detected using two immunofluorescence vital staining techniques (Sporo-Glo and Merifluor
