| prevalence and molecular characterization of cryptosporidium spp. in dairy calves from 11 farms in prince edward island, canada. | cryptosporidium spp. are common intestinal protozoan parasites that infect a wide range of hosts, including humans and livestock, worldwide. the objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of cryptosporidium spp. in dairy calves in prince edward island, canada, and the potential for transmission of this parasite between dairy calves and humans. fecal samples were collected from 183 dairy calves from 11 farms in prince edward island. the prevalence of cryptosporidium spp. infections i ... | 2009 | 19070965 |