Publications by authors named "Qi-Cheng Xiao"
Article Synopsis
- The review summarizes research on cryptosporidiosis in cattle in China, focusing on the epidemiology, genetic diversity, and distribution of Cryptosporidium species, essential for assessing its economic and public health impact.
- It reports a total infection rate of 11.9% in cattle, with the highest rates observed in preweaned calves (19.5%), and identifies C. parvum and C. andersoni as the dominant species across different age groups.
- The study highlights the zoonotic potential of certain Cryptosporidium species found in cattle, indicating risks of transmission to humans, and notes significant variations in prevalence and species among different cattle breeds and geographic areas.
