TABLE 1.
Dog-derived Cryptosporidium isolates used in this study
| Isolate code | Host age | Host sex, breed | Geographic origin | Sourcea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AusDog1 | 9 wk | Male, bullmastiff | Queensland, Australia | MU |
| AusDog2 | 11 yr | Female, Akita | Western Australia | MU |
| AusDog3 | 22 wk | Male, schnauzer | Western Australia | MU |
| USADog1 | 4 mo | Female, NDb | Georgia | CDC |
| USADog2 | 4 mo | Female, ND | Georgia | CDC |
| USADog3 | 4 mo | Female, ND | Georgia | CDC |
| USADog4 | 2 yr | Female, ND | Georgia | CDC |
| USADog5 | >1 yr | Female, mixed | United States | USDA |
a
MU, Murdoch University, Western Australia; CDC, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, Ga.; USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Beltsville, Md.
b
ND, not determined.