Table 2.
Giardia spp. identified in the host range investigation of G. cricetidarum n. sp
| Host species | No. examined | Giardia species | Prevalence (%) n infected/n examined |
|---|---|---|---|
| Babina pleuraden | 62 | G. agilis | 100 (62/62) |
| Rana chaochiaoensis | 34 | G. agilis | 65 (22/34) |
| Rattus norvegicus | 23 | G. muris | 17 (4/23) |
| G. intestinalis | 4 (1/23) | ||
| Eothenomys melanogaster | 7 | G. microti | 100 (7/7) |
| Phodopus sungorus | 87 | G. cricetidarum n. sp. | 41 (36/87) |
| G. intestinalis | 7 (6/87) | ||
| G. muris | 3 (3/87) | ||
| Phodopus campbelli | 9 | G. cricetidarum n. sp. | 100 (9/9) |
| Mesocricetus auratus | 11 | G. cricetidarum n. sp. | 100 (11/11) |