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ArticleArchives of microbiology2021

Molecular detection of Cryptosporidium: an emerging parasite in different water sources of 2010 flood-affected district Nowshera, Pakistan.

Shaukat Ali Khan, Imran Khan, Izaz Ali, Amir Muhammad Khan, Muhammad Anees, Khurshaid Ali Khan, Wajid Rashid, Noorul Akbar

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Article in Archives of microbiology, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. An erratum has been issued. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Shaukat Ali KhanCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, No 1 Beijing East Road, Wuhu, 24100, China. shaukatkhan4186@yahoo.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-0980-0237
Imran KhanInstitute of Animal Sciences, Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences, Beijing, 100193, China.
Izaz AliCollege of Life Sciences, Anhui Normal University, No 1 Beijing East Road, Wuhu, 24100, China.
Amir Muhammad KhanDepartment of Zoology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Dir Upper, Pakistan.
Muhammad AneesDepartment of Zoology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Dir Upper, Pakistan.
Khurshaid Ali KhanPir Meher Ali Shah Arid Agriculture University Rawalpindi, Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
Wajid RashidDepartment of Environmental and Conservation Sciences, University of Swat, Swat, Pakistan.
Noorul AkbarDepartment of Zoology, Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University Sheringal, Dir Upper, Pakistan.

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Abstract

Cryptosporidium is a water-borne zoonotic parasite worldwide, usually found in lakes and rivers contaminated with sewage and animal wastes, causing outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis. In this study, 300 water samples were collected from four designated places of flood-affected district Nowshera consist of different water sources to find out the prevalence of Cryptosporidium via polymerase chain reaction (PCR). The overall prevalence of Cryptosporidium was 30.33% (91/300) with more prevalent 44% in drain water and low 5% in bore/tube well water. The prevalence in open well and tap water was recorded 33% and 20%, respectively. The highest prevalence was recorded in summer (June-September). The result of this study ensures enormous contamination of drinking water that requires appropriate treatment, cleaning and filtration to provide safe drinking water. Preventing water-borne disease and proper treatment of water supplies is essential to public health.

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CryptosporidiumEnvironmental MonitoringFloodsWaterPakistanWaterCryptosporidiumDiarrheaPCRZoonotic parasite

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