Abstract
We detected Cryptosporidium sp. by direct immunofluorescence in fecal samples from greater bamboo lemurs (Prolemur simus) and eastern rufous mouse lemurs (Microcebus rufus) inhabiting the Ranomafana National Park, Madagascar. This is the first report of an occurrence of these potentially zoonotic parasites in free-ranging lemurs in the rain forest of Madagascar.
Publication types
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Letter
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Animals, Wild / parasitology
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Cheirogaleidae* / parasitology
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Cryptosporidiosis / epidemiology
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Cryptosporidiosis / transmission
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Cryptosporidiosis / veterinary*
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Cryptosporidium / isolation & purification
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Feces / parasitology
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Female
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Giardia / isolation & purification
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Giardiasis / epidemiology
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Giardiasis / transmission
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Giardiasis / veterinary*
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Lemur*
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Madagascar / epidemiology
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Male
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Parasite Egg Count / veterinary