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Cryptosporidium and Giardia Occurrence Data in Wildlife from Arctic Alaska, 2012-2017 Metadata:

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This dataset consists of one table with sample collection locations and results of screening resident wildlife for Cryptosporidium and Giardia in the Alaskan Arctic, 2012-2017. We analyzed feces collected from polar bear, Pacific walrus, Arctic fox, and caribou with MERIFLUOR direct immunofluorescence assay to determine the presence of Cryptosporidium oocysts and Giardia cysts.

Author(s): Van Hemert, C.

Suggested Citation:
Van Hemert, C., 2023, Cryptosporidium and Giardia occurrence data in wildlife from arctic Alaska, 2012-2017: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/F7V122ZV.

Referenced Publication(s):

Van Hemert, C., L. R. Ballweber, D. R. Sinnett, T. C. Atwood, A. S. Fischbach, D. D. Gustine, and K. L. Pabilonia. 2023. Giardia and Cryptosporidium in resident wildlife species in Arctic Alaska. Food and Waterborne Parasitology 32:e00206. doi:10.1016/j.fawpar.2023.e00206


DataID: 590 | doi:10.5066/F7V122ZV | Date Posted Online: 2023-08-30 | Last Updated:

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