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Molecular characterization of Giardia duodenalis cysts in the Oreto river (Sicily, Southern Italy)

2012

<p><strong>Background</strong>: The presence of Giardia was investigated along the Oreto river between January 2008 and May 2009 with the aim of understanding the source of contamination by molecular typing of cysts.</p><p><strong>Methods</strong>: A total of 38 water samples (10 collected from the river mouth, 24 from the whole Oreto basin and 4 sewage samples from the Monreale treatment plant) were processed. In addition, 22 faecal samples of livestock living close to the Oreto area, were analyzed. The presence of Giardia was determined by immunofluorescence assay and their genetic characterization was achieved by a nested PCR assay targeting the …

contaminationGiardia duodenalis oreto river Giardia cystsGiardialcsh:Public aspects of medicinelcsh:RGiardia;Oreto River; contaminationDOAJ:Public Healthlcsh:MedicineOreto Riverlcsh:RA1-1270Settore MED/42 - Igiene Generale E ApplicataDOAJ:Health Sciences
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