ALSO KNOWN AS: Fish Cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidium species infect fish intestines, leading to enteritis and malabsorption. Some species are zoonotic, posing risks to humans.
Distribution: Global, found in both marine and freshwater fish
Detection Methods: Acid-fast staining, PCR, histopathology
Hosts: Freshwater and marine fish, amphibians, and mammals
Target tissue: Intestinal lining
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