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. 2004 Jan;17(1):72–97. doi: 10.1128/CMR.17.1.72-97.2004

TABLE 2.

Valid Cryptosporidium species

Species Major host Minor host
C. muris Rodents, bactrian camels Humans, rock hyrax, moutain goats
C. andersoni Cattle, bactrian camels Sheep
C. parvum Cattle, sheep, goats, humans Deer, mice, pigs
C. hominis Humans, monkeys Dugongs, sheep
C. wrairi Guinea pigs
C. felis Cats Humans, cattle
C. canis Dogs Humans
C. meleagridis Turkeys, humans Parrots
C. baileyi Chicken, turkeys Cockatiels, quails, ostriches, ducks
C. galli Finches, chicken, capercalles, grosbeaks
C. serpentis Snakes, lizards
C. saurophilum Lizards Snakes
C. molnari Fish
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