Molecular Identification of Cryptosporidium spp., and Giardia duodenalis in Dromedary Camels (Camelus dromedarius) from the Algerian Sahara

(1) Intestinal microbial parasites are major contributors to the global burden of gastrointestinal disease. Such infections mainly caused by Cryptosporidium, Giardia duodenalis, and Entamoeba histolytica. These transmitted either directly or indirectly through oral–fecal routes. Previous reports suggested that camels could play a role in zoonotic transmission various clinically veterinary important intestinal parasites, however, limited data available on camels, particularly molecular level. We aimed explore occurrence these three (Camelus dromedarius) Algeria. (2) A total 68 samples—63 stool samples from five environment—were collected two desert regions Algeria analyzed using PCR qPCR methods. (3) Overall, 7% tested positive for subtypes Cryptosporidium spp., while 16% G. duodenalis. Two environmental also None were (4) Our results provide one first molecular-based identification gut dromedary The presence duodenalis host environment unveils, part, circulation route this parasite. will spearhead further investigations into prevalence epidemiology hoofed animals raise questions concerning their health disease area.