Publications by authors named "Guan-Jing Ren"
Background: Cryptosporidium baileyi is the most common Cryptosporidium species in birds. However, effective prevention measures and treatment for C. baileyi infection were still not available.
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- Blastocystis is a common parasite found in the intestines of humans and animals, and its transmission from animals to humans is being studied, especially in goats, which are economically important for cashmere, meat, and dairy.
- A study analyzed 789 fecal samples from different types of goats in Shaanxi province, China, revealing colonization frequencies of 54.1% in dairy, 40.4% in meat, and 78.6% in cashmere goats.
- The research identified seven subtypes of Blastocystis, with subtype 10 being the most common, and found zoonotic subtypes in dairy and cashmere goats, indicating a significant zoonotic risk associated with these animals.
Cryptosporidiosis, microsporidiosis, and giardiasis contribute significantly to the high burden of zoonotic diarrhea worldwide. Goats constitute an important species in animal agriculture by providing cashmere wool, meat, and dairy products for human consumption. However, zoonotic pathogens with the potential to cause morbidity and to degrade production have been reported frequently in goats recently.
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