ISSN:
1432-1955
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Oocysts of aCryptosporidium sp. were found in the feces of 14 of 165 (8.5%) ostriches imported into Canada. The genus identity of the oocysts was confirmed by morphology. The mean (±SD) size of 40 oocysts was 4.6 (0.53)×4.0 (0.42) μm (range 3.9–6.1×3.3–5.0 μm) with a shape index (length/width ratio) of 1.15 (range 1.00–1.38). In cross-transmission experiments, thisCryptosporidium sp. failed to infect suckling mice, chickens, turkeys, or quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). A comparison of oocyst structure and host susceptibility indicates that theCryptosporidium sp. from ostriches is different fromC. meleagridis, C. baileyi, andCryptosporidium sp. of bobwhite quail.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02351873
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