Assessment and Molecular Characterization of Human Intestinal Parasites in Bivalves from Orchard Beach, NY, USA

Assessment and Molecular Characterization of Human Intestinal Parasites in Bivalves from Orchard Beach, NY, USA

Bivalves have been shown to be carriers of the human intestinal parasites Cryptosporidium parvum and Toxoplasma gondii. The goal of this study is to determine the prevalence of protozoan parasites in mollusks of New York City using a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based assay. Four species of mollu...

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Main Authors: Freda F. Tei, Steven Kowalyk, Jhenelle A. Reid, Matthew A. Presta, Rekha Yesudas, D.C. Ghislaine Mayer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
bivalves
mussels
Cryptosporidium
T. gondii
Orchard Beach
bio-sentinels
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/13/4/381

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