Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. from domestic pigeons (Columba livia domestica) in Anhui, China

Authors

  • Z.C. Li College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China; Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China
  • Y.L. Zhang College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
  • X.L. Song College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China; Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center, Beijing 100076, Chin; Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China
  • Y.H. Zhou College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
  • Z.Z. Liu College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
  • O.O. Ayanniyi College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
  • S.H. Jin College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
  • H.F. An Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China; Dangtu Agricultural and Rural Bureau, Maanshan 243100, China
  • Q.M. Xu College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China
  • Q.X. Zhang Beijing Milu Ecological Research Center, Beijing 100076, China
  • C.S. Yang College of Veterinary Science, Anhui Agricultural University, Hefei, Anhui Province, 230036, China; Anhui Dangtu Laying Hen Science and Technology Backyard, Maanshan 243199, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/pjvs.2025.154022

Abstract

Cryptosporidium spp. is a protozoan parasite of many vertebrates worldwide including avian hosts, causing gastroenteritis and diarrhea. Studies have been conducted on Cryptosporidium spp. in some avians, however, there is no information on Cryptosporidium spp. in pigeons from Anhui Province, China. To investigate the prevalence and assess the transmission burden of Cryptosporidium species in domestic pigeons, a total of 376 fecal samples were collected. The acid-fast staining and nested PCR amplification methods reveal a Cryptosporidium prevalence rate of 5.05% (19/376) and 1.86% (7/376), respectively. Furthermore, molecular characterization was identified as Cryptosporidium meleagridis. As this study is the first report on Cryptosporidium spp. in domestic pigeons in Anhui Province, we expect it to provide baseline information for further studies.

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Published

2025-03-30

How to Cite

Li, Z.C., et al. “Prevalence and Molecular Characterization of Cryptosporidium Spp. From Domestic Pigeons (Columba Livia Domestica) in Anhui, China”. Polish Journal of Veterinary Sciences, vol. 28, no. 1, Mar. 2025, pp. 143-50, doi:10.24425/pjvs.2025.154022.

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Vol. 28 No. 1 (2025)

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