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Natural does not always mean safe: first molecular detection of Cryptosporidium and Acanthamoeba in Iranian spring waters

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By Alireza Sazmand, Sümmani Çifci, Somayeh Bahrami, Zuhal Onder, Georgiana Deak, Leili Moradi, Negin Ghadirian, Pooriya Rafiei, Mahrad Edrissian, Ronak Sadeghi, Sakineh Azami
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Abstract Many people perceive spring water as a healthy alternative to tap water. However, unlike treated tap water, which undergoes rigorous filtration and disinfection, untreated or inadequately treated spring water may pose a higher risk of waterborne infections. Here, we analyzed spring water in three Iranian provinces for the presence of Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Acanthamoeba, and Microsporidia using molecular tools.
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