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First Morphological Identification of Eimeria spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. in Different Wild Rodent Species from Central and Northwest Iran

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: Wild rodents act as important hosts and reservoirs for both zoonotic and non-zoonotic pathogens, playing a key role in maintaining and transmitting infectious agents in nature. Their presence can lead to contamination of food and water sources, affecting both humans and animals. Methods: . Results: was detected in all six. Conclusion: spp. in multiple rodent species emphasizes the epidemiological importance of these animals as potential reservoirs of zoonotic pathogens. These results contribute to a better understanding of protozoan diversity and distribution in rodent populations of Iran.

Source: Turkish Journal of Parasitology

DOI: 10.4274/tpd.galenos.2025.60352

Authors: Bahram Rastad, Mousa Tavassoli, Bijan Esmaeilnejad, Salar Zarrabi Ahrabi

Institutions: Ragheb Esfahani Institute, Veterinary Services and Animal Health, Ziaeian Hospital, Urmia University, Marmara University

Language: English

Topic: Coccidia and coccidiosis research

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4414529291