Prevalence and molecular characterisation of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. at the wildlife-livestock interface in Laikipia, Kenya

International Journal for Parasitology: Parasites and Wildlife, 30, 101263 (2026)

Journal article

Authors

Andrew M. Halls

Alice M. Burton

Olatunji Johnson

Catherine Walton

Charis Enns

Kathryn J. Else

Ian Hall

Melanie Wangui

Cianjoka Gichuyia

Eric M. Fèvre

Susanne Shultz

Published

August 1, 2026

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Summary. Estimates the prevalence of Giardia spp. and Cryptosporidium spp. and characterises them molecularly at the wildlife-livestock interface in Laikipia, Kenya, where shared grazing and water sources create opportunities for cross-species transmission of these protozoan parasites. Open access (CC BY 4.0).