Clinical and morphological investigation in cryptosporidium enteritis in calves

Abstract

Cryptosporidium is an enteric protozoan parasite, which causes gastrointersinal infection in animals and humans. It has a worldwide prevalence. The most notable strain of the species is Cryptosporidium Parvum, which is the leading cause of cryptosporidiosis in preweaned calves. A systematic review of the literature review was performed to investigate the clinical and morphological investigation in cryptosporidium enteritis in calves. Searches were completed initially used the PubMed and MedLine search engines, with an aim to identifying studies of Cryptosproidium across multiple continents to explore it’s presentation and spread in calves. The review then explored methods of identification for the genus, including distinguishing between species.