Profile of the molecular epidemiological analysis 1 based on the SSU rRNA gene of Cryptosporidium in patients infected with HIV/AIDS in Malaysia

Authors

A. Iqbal
B.L.H. Sim
B.R. Dixon
Johari SurinFollow
Y.A.L. Lim

Document Type

Article (Restricted)

Publication Date

1-1-2013

Abstract

Infection with the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium is an important public 15 health concern worldwide. Cryptosporidiosis is of particular concern in immunocompromised 16 individuals where symptoms may be severe. The aim of this study therefore, was to examine the 17 epidemiological and molecular characteristics of Cryptosporidium infections in HIV/AIDS 18 patients in Malaysia in order to identify risk factors and facilitate control measures

Keywords

Cryptosporidium, molecular characterization, epidemiology, SSU rRNA, HIV/AIDS

Divisions

fac_med

Publication Title

Parasites & Vectors

Publisher

BMC