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Research Project: PROTOZOAN PARASITES AFFECTING FOOD ANIMALS, FOOD SAFETY, AND PUBLIC HEALTH

Location: Environmental Microbial and Food Safety Laboratory

Publications

A Longitudinal Study of Enterocytozoon Bieneusi in Dairy Cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(06-Feb-09)
A longitudinal study of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in dairy cows from birth to two years of age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(04-Feb-09)
Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes nomenclature based on the ITS sequence¿ a consensus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
(16-Oct-08)
Molecular and Immunohistochemical Detection of Assemblage E Giardia duodenalis in Scouring North Dakota Calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Barigye, R., Khaitsa, M.K., Schamber, E., Dyer, N.W., Newell, T.K., Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2008. Molecular and Immunohistochemical Detection of Assemblage E Giardia duodenalis in Scouring North Dakota Calves. Veterinary Parasitology. 157(34):196-202.
Cryptosporidium ryanae n.sp. (Apicomplexa:Cryptosporidiidae)in cattle (Bos Taurus) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M. 2008. Cryptosporidium ryanae n.sp. (Apicomplexa:Cryptosporidiidae)in cattle (Bos Taurus). Veterinary Parasitology. 156:191-198.
Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in dogs in Bogota, Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Cortes Vecino, J.A., Fayer, R. 2008. Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in dogs in Bogota, Colombia. American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 79(2):215-217.
Cloning, expression, and characterization of Giardia duodenalis, beta-giardin - (Abstract)
Trout, J.M., Obrien, C.N., Miska, K.B., Schwarz, R.S., Jenkins, M.C. Cloning, expression, and characterization of Giardia duodenalis, beta-giardin. The American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists (AAVP) 53rd Annual Meeting, July 19-22, 2008, New Orleans, LA. No. 57.
Application of RT-PCR to study in vitro development of Cryptosporidium parvum and its viral symbiont CPV - (Abstract)
Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Rosenthal, B.M., Fayer, R. 2008. Application of RT-PCR to study in vitro development of Cryptosporidium parvum and its viral symbiont CPV. Annual Meeting of American Society of Parsitologists, Arlington, Texas June 26-30, 2008.
A longitudinal study of Cryptosporidiosis in dairy cattle from birth to two years of age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Fayer, R. 2008. A longitudinal study of Cryptosporidiosis in dairy cattle from birth to two years of age. Veterinary Parasitology. 155(2008):15-23.
Infectivity of the cervine genotype of Cryptosporidium - (Abstract)
Santin, M., Fayer, R. Infectivity of the cervine genotype of Cryptosporidium. Society of Protozoologist X International Workshop on Opportunistic Protists (IWOP-10), May 28-31, 2008, Boston, MA.
The genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi - (Abstract)
Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2008. The genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi. X International Workshop on Opportunistic Protists (IWOP-10), May 28-31, 2008, Boston, MA.
Zoonotic Giardia and Cryptosporidium: Progress on research to safeguard human health - (Abstract)
Fayer, R. 2008. Zoonotic Giardia and Cryptosporidium: Progress on research to safeguard human health. III Congreso LatinoAmericano De Zoonosis - VI Congreso Argentino De Zoonosis, Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 16-20, 2008.
Molecular characterisation of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium and Giardia and assessment of zoonotic transmission - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Xiao, L., Fayer, R. 2008. Molecular characterisation of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium and Giardia and assessment of zoonotic transmission. International Journal for Parasitology. 38(2008):1239-1255.
Detection of Assemblage A, Giardia duodenalis and Eimeria spp. in Alpacas on Two Maryland Farms - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2008. Detection of Assemblage A, Giardia duodenalis and Eimeria spp. in Alpacas on Two Maryland Farms. Veterinary Parasitology. 153:203-208.
Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium spp. in the intestinal contents of ringed seals (Phoca hispida) and bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus) in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dixon, B.R., Parrington, L.J., Parenteau, M., Leclair, D., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2008. Giardia duodenalis and Cryptosporidium spp. in the intestinal contents of ringed seals (Phoca hispida) and bearded seals (Erignathus barbatus) in Nunavik, Quebec, Canada. Journal of Parasitology. 94(5):1161-1163.
Fecundity of Cryptosporidium parvum is Correlated with Intracellular Levels of the Viral Symbiont CPV - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, M.C., Higgins, J.A., Brahante, J., Kniel, K., Obrien, C.N., Trout, J.M., Lancto, C., Abrahamsen, M., Fayer, R. 2008. Fecundity of Cryptosporidium parvum is Correlated with Intracellular Levels of the Viral Symbiont CPV. International Journal for Parasitology. 38:1051-1055.
Enterocytozoon bieneusi in mature dairy cattle on farms in the eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M. 2007. Enterocytozoon bieneusi in mature dairy cattle on farms in the eastern United States. Parasitology Research. 102(1):15-20. Epub 2007 Sep 27.
A 2 year longitudinal study of Cryptosporidium species and genotypes in dairy cattle - (Abstract)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M. 2007. A 2 year longitudinal study of Cryptosporidium species and genotypes in dairy cattle. International Society of Protistologists. August 5-9, 2007, Providence, Rhode Island. p. 29.
Detection of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts by dot-blotting using monoclonal antibodies to CPV40 capsid protein - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Trout, J.M. 2008. Detection of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts by dot-blotting using monoclonal antibodies to CPV40 capsid protein. Journal of Parasitology. 94:94-98.
Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis - (Book/Chapter)
Fayer, R., Xiao, L. 2008. Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis. Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press. 560 p.
Cryptosporidium in Cattle from Observing to Understanding - (Book/Chapter)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M. 2008. Cryptosporidium in cattle from observing to understanding. International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference. Mexico: CABI Press. 512 p.
Examination of Naturally-Exposed Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) for Microsporidia, Cryptosporidium, and Giarda - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Fair, P.A., Bossart, G.D., Santin, M. 2008. Examination of Naturally-Exposed Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) for Microsporidia, Cryptosporidium, and Giarda. Journal of Parasitology. 94:143-147.
Giardia and Cryptosporidium in animals and in the environment: Progress on research to safeguard human health - (Abstract)
Fayer, R. 2007. Giardia and Cryptosporidium in animals and in the environment: Progress on research to safeguard human health. Lecture at the University of Foggia, October 17-21, 2007, Bari, Italy. p. 1.
Cryptosporidiosis of Companion Animals - (Book/Chapter)
Santin, M., Trout, J.M. 2008. Cryptosporidiosis of Companion Animals. In: Fayer, R. Xiao, L., editors. Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis. 2nd edition. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 437-449.
Cryptosporidiosis of Livestock - (Book/Chapter)
Santin, M., Trout, J.M. 2008. Cryptosporidiosis of Livestock. In: Fayer, R., Xiao, L., editors. Cryptospiridium and Cryptosporidiosis. 2nd edition. Boca Raton, FL. CRC Press. p. 451-483.
The General Biology of Cryptosporidium - (Book/Chapter)
Fayer, R. 2008. The General Biology of Cryptosporidium. In: Fayer, R., Xiao, L., editors. Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis. 2nd edition. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p.1-42.
Prevalence of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in adult dairy cows - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2007. Prevalence of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in adult dairy cows. Veterinary Parasitology. 147:205-209.
A longitudinal study of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in dairy cows - (Proceedings/Symposium)
Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2007. A longitudinal study of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in dairy cows. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists Proceedings, Washington, DC, July 14-18, 2007.
Intracellular levels of the viral symbiont CPV in Cryptosporidium parvum correlate with fecundity of the parasite in dairy calves - (Abstract)
Higgins, J.A., Obrien, C.N., Abrahante, J., Abrahamsen, M., Fayer, R., Kniel, K., Jenkins, M.C. 2007. Intracellular levels of the viral symbiont CPV in Cryptosporidium parvum correlate with fecundity of the parasite in dairy calves. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists, July 14-18, 2007, Washington, D.C.
Advances in Cryptosporidium Research - (Abstract)
Fayer, R. 2007. Advances in Cryptosporidium Research. International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference, May 13-18, 2007, Moreilia-Michoacan, Mexico. (Spiral Bound Book).
Detection and Quantification of Cryptosporidium in Hct-8 Cells and Human Fecal Specimens Using Real-Time Pcr - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Parr, J.B., Sevilleja, J., Amadou, S., Alcantara, C., Stroup, S.E., Fayer, R., Houpt, E.R., Guerrant, R.L. 2007. Detection and quantification of Cryptosporidium in HCT-8 cells and human fecal specimens using Real-Time PCR. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene. 76:938-942.
Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium and Giardia species and genotypes in sheep in Maryland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Fayer, R., Trout, J.M. 2007. Prevalence and molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium and Giardia species and genotypes in sheep in Maryland. Veterinary Parasitology. 146(2007):17-24.
Intragenotypic Variations in the Cryptosporidium Cervine Genotype from Sheep with Implications for Public Health - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2007. Intragenotypic variations in the Cryptosporidium cervine genotype from sheep with implications for public health. Journal of Parasitology. 93(3):668-672.
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Species and Genotypes in Mature Dairy Cattle on Farms in Eastern United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M. 2007. Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species and genotypes in mature dairy cattle on farms in Eastern United States. Veterinary Parasitology. 145:260-266.
Wide distribution of Cryptosporidium bovis and the deer-like genotype in bovines - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Feng, Y., Ortega, Y., He, G., Das, P., Xu, M., Zhang, X., Fayer, R., Gatei, W., Cama, V., Xiao, L. 2007. Wide distribution of Cryptosporidium bovis and the deer-like genotype in bovines. Veterinary Parasitology. 144:1-9.
A Rapid Method for Production of High Numbers of Purified Cryptosporidium Parvum Oocysts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Obrien, C.N., Jenkins, M.C. 2007. A rapid method for production of high numbers of purified Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts. Journal of Parasitology. 93:434-436.
Methods for Detection and Control of Cryptosporidium in the Environment - (Abstract)
Fayer, R. 2006. Methods for Detection and Control of Cryptosporidium in the Environment. Proceedings of a National Institute of Health and University of Porto Conference. October 16-27, 2006. Porto, Portugal.
Emerging Food- and Waterborne Protozoan Diseases - (Book/Chapter)
Arrowood, M.J., Ortega, Y.R., Xiao, L.X., Fayer, R. 2006. Emerging Infections 7: Emerging Food- and Waterborne Protozoan Diseases. In: Scheld, W.M, Hooper, D.C., Hughes, J.M, editors. Emerging Diseases. 7th edition. Washington, D.C.:ASM Press. p. 283-308.
The Wide Geographic Range of Cryptosporidium Bovis and the Deer-Like Genotype in Bovines - (Abstract)
Feng, Y., Ortega, Y., He, G., Das, P., Zhang, X., Fayer, R., Gatei, W., Cama, V., Xiao, L. 2006. The wide geographic range of Cryptosporidium bovis and the deer-like genotype in bovines. International Society of Protistologists Workshop on Opportunistic Pathogens, June 20-24, 2006, Lisbon, Portugal.
Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Species and Genotypes in a 12-Month Longitudinal Study in Dairy Calves - (Abstract)
Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Fayer, R. 2006. Prevalence of Cryptosporidium species and genotypes in a 12-month longitudinal study in dairy calves. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists 51st Annual Conference, July 15-18, 2006, Honolulu, Hawaii.
Protist Parasites in Bottle-Nosed Dolphins (Tursiops Truncatus) in Florida and South Carolina - (Abstract)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Dubey, J.P., Fair, P., Bossart, G.D. 2006. Protist parasites in bottle-nosed dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Florida and South Carolina. International Society of Protistologist (ISOP) and International Workshop on Opportunistic Protists (IWOP-9), June 20-24, 2006. Lisbon, Portugal.
On Farm Risk: Prevalence of Zoonotic Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Adult Dairy Cows in Seven Eastern States - (Abstract)
Trout, J.M.,Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2006. On Farm Risk: Prevalence of Zoonotic Giardia and Cryptosporidium in Adult Dairy Cows in Severn Eastern States, 53rd Annual Meeting of the International Association for Food Protection, August 12-17, 2006, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Potential Zoonotic Transmission of Giardia: the Role of Dairy Cattle - (Abstract)
Fayer, R., Trout, J.M., Santin, M. 2006. Potential zoonotic transmission of Giardia: The role of dairy cattle [abstract]. Workshop, Center for Food Safety, University of Georgia, February 27-28, 2006, Atlanta, Georgia.
Molecular Techniques to Detect Emerging Human Pathogens in Coastal Ecosystems - (Abstract)
Lewis, E.J., Leight, A.K., Fayer, R., Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Guber, A.K., Xiao, L., Gooch, J., Fair, P., Hohn, A. 2006. Molecular techniques to detect emerging human pathogens in coastal ecosystems [abstract]. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Oceans and Human Health Initiative, January 17-19, 2006, Charleston, SC.
The Effects of E-Beam Irradiation and Microwave Energy on Eastern Oysters (Crossostrea Virginica) Experimentally Infected with Cryptosporidium Parvum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Collins, M.V., Flick, G.J., Smith, S.A., Fayer, R., Rudendall, E., Lindsay, D.S. 2005. The effects of e-beam irradiation and microwave energy on eastern oysters (Crossostrea virginica) experimentally infected with Cryptosporidium parvum. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 52(6):484-488.

   

 
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Fayer, Ronald
Jenkins, Mark
Miska, Kate
 
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