Infectivity of \kur{Cryptosporidium andersoni} for different species of rodents

The infectivity and pathogenicity of Cryptosporidium andersoni (bovine isolate) for neonatal and adult southern multimammate mice (Mastomys coucha) and differently groups of gerbils was studied using transmission experiments. Cryptosporidium andersoni isolate used in this study was not infective for BALB/c mice, but experimental infection proved susceptibility of neonatal and adult M. coucha, neonatal and adult M. unguiculatus, adult Meriones tristrami, Seeketamys calurus, Gerbillus gerbillus to the infection. No signs of clinical illness or macroscopic findings were detected in infected animals. Adult G. gerbillus were the most susceptible to C. andersoni infection. These animals seem to be a useful laboratory model for study of C. andersoni infection

Prevalence and molecular characterization of \kur{Cryptosporidium} spp. in dairy cattle in South Bohemia, the Czech Republic

The prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in slaughtered cattle 6 months and older was performed. Three species of Cryptosporidium were identified. A subtype of C. parvum was obtained

Infectivity and pathogenicity of Cryptosporidium andersoni to a novel host, southern multimammate mouse (Mastomys coucha)

The infectivity and pathogenicity of Cryptosporidium andersoni (bovine isolate) for neonatal and adult southern multimammate mice (Mastomys coucha) was studied using transmission experiments. Mastomys coucha seems to be a useful laboratory model for study of C. andersoni infection