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Monica Santin-Duran
Research Microbiologist


Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)
Identification and molecular characterization of four new Blastocystis subtypes designated ST35-ST38 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Seguí, R., Maravilla, P., Martínez-Hernández, F., Villalobos, G., Tsaousis, A.D., Gentekaki, E., Carmena, D., Santin, M., Muñoz-Antolií, C., Klisiowicz, D.R., Oishi, C.Y., Toledo, R. 2023. Identification and molecular characterization of four new Blastocystis subtypes designated ST35-ST38. Microorganisms. 11:43. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11010046.
Iberian wild leporidae as hosts of zoonotic enteroparasites in Mediterranean ecosystems of Southern Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rego, L., Castro-Scholten, S., Cano, C., Jimenez-Martin, D., Koster, P.C., Caballero-Gomez, J., Bailo, B., Dashti, A., Hernanadez-Castro, C., Cano-Terriza, D., Vioque, F., Maloney, J.G., Santin, M. 2023. Iberian wild leporidae as hosts of zoonotic enteroparasites in Mediterranean ecosystems of Southern Spain. Zoonoses and Public Health. 70(3):223-237. https://doi.org/10.1111/zph.13018.
Cyclospora cayetanensis: A perspective (2020–2023) with em-phasis on epidemiology and detection methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Almeria, S., Chacin-Bonilla, L., Maloney, J.G., Santin, M. 2023. Cyclospora cayetanensis: A perspective (2020–2023) with em-phasis on epidemiology and detection methods. Microorganisms. 11(9):2171. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11092171.
Division of Blastocystis ST10 into three new subtypes: ST42-ST44 - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Figueiredo, A., Molokin, A., George, N.S., Koster, P.C., Dahsti, A., Gonzalez-Barri, D., Carmena, D., Maloney, J.G. 2023. Division of Blastocystis ST10 into three new subtypes: ST42-ST44. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. https://doi.org/10.1111/jeu.12998.
Cryptosporidium mortiferum n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae), the species causing lethal cryptosporidiosis in Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tumova, L., Jezkova, J., Prediger, J., Holubova, N., Sak, B., Konecny, R., Kvetonova, D., Hlaskova, L., Rost, M., Mcevoy, J., Xiao, L., Santin, M., Kvac, M. 2023. Cryptosporidium mortiferum n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae), the species causing lethal cryptosporidiosis in Eurasian red squirrels (Sciurus vulgaris). Microorganisms. 16(1):235. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05844-8.
Identification and validation of novel Blastocystis subtype ST41 in a Colombian patient undergoing colorectal cancer screening - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hernández-Castro, C., Maloney, J.G., Agudelo-López, S.P., Toro-Londoño, M.A., Botero-Garcés, J.H., Orozco, M.C., Quintero-Quinchia, Y.C., Correa-Cote, J.C., Múnera-Duque, A., Ricaurte-Ciro, J.C., Londoño-Álvarez, L.I., Escobar, R.M., Köster, P.C., Carmena, D., Santin, M. 2023. Identification and validation of novel Blastocystis subtype ST41 in a Colombian patient undergoing colorectal cancer screening. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 70. Aricle e12978. https://doi.org/10.1111/jeu.12978.
Molecular characterization of Blastocystis and Entamoeba of muskoxen and sheep in Greenland - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Stensvold, C.R., Berg, R.P., Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Santin, M. 2023. Molecular characterization of Blastocystis and Entamoeba of muskoxen and sheep in Greenland. International Journal for Parasitology. 53(11-12):673-685. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijpara.2023.05.005 .
A longitudinal study of Blastocystis in dairy calves from birth through 24 months demonstrates dynamic shifts in infection rates and subtype prevalence and diversity by age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Molokin, A., Maloney, J.G. 2023. A longitudinal study of Blastocystis in dairy calves from birth through 24 months demonstrates dynamic shifts in infection rates and subtype prevalence and diversity by age. Parasites & Vectors. 16(1):177. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-023-05795-0.
Prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasites among schoolchildren in rural Ecuador, with emphasis on the molecular diversity of Giardia duodenalis, Blastocystis sp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tapia-Veloz, E., Gozalbo, M., Guillen, M., Dashti, A., Bailo, B., Koster, P.C., Santin, M., Carmena, D., Trelis, M. 2023. Prevalence and associated risk factors of intestinal parasites among schoolchildren in rural Ecuador, with emphasis on the molecular diversity of Giardia duodenalis, Blastocystis sp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 17(5). Article e0011339. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0011339.
Exploring Blastocystis genetic diversity in rural schoolchildren from Colombia using next-generation amplicon sequencing reveals signifcant associations between contact with animals and infection risk - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hernández, P.C., Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., George, N.S., Morales, L., Chaparro-Olaya, J., Santin, M. 2023. Exploring Blastocystis genetic diversity in rural schoolchildren from Colombia using next-generation amplicon sequencing reveals signifcant associations between contact with animals and infection risk. Parasitology Research. 122(7):1451-1462. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-023-07841-3.
Cyclospora cayetanensis infection in developed countries: Potential endemic foci - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Chacin-Bonilla, L., Santin, M. 2023. Cyclospora cayetanensis infection in developed countries: Potential endemic foci. Microorganisms. 11(3):540. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11030540.
Occurrence and molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild and domestic animal species in Portugal - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Figueiredo, A.M., Dahsti, A., Santin, M., Koster, P.C., Torres, R.T., Fonseca, C., Mysterud, A., Carvalho, J., Sarmento, P., Neves, N., Hipólito, D., Palmeira, J.D., Teixeira, D., Lima, C. 2023. Occurrence and molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild and domestic animal species in Portugal. Medical Mycology. 6(12). Article myad018. https://doi.org/10.1093/mmy/myad018.
Co-infection by Cryptosporidium meleagridis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in an HIV+ Colombian patient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hernández-Castro, C., Martínez-Rosado, L.L., Dashti, A., Köster, P.C., Bailo, B., Orozco, M.C., Santin, M., González-Barrio, D., Carmena, D. 2023. Co-infection by Cryptosporidium meleagridis and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in an HIV+ Colombian patient. Parasitologia. 3:48-52. https://doi.org/10.3390/parasitologia3010006.
Zoonotic Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in free-ranging and farmed wild ungulates in Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dashti, A., Santin, M., Koster, P.C., Ballo, B., Ortega, S., Imana, E., Habela, M.A., Rivero-Juarez, A., Vicente, J., We&H, G., Arnal, M.C., Morrondo, P., Armenteros, J.A., Balseiro, A., Cardona, G.A., Martinez, C., Ortiz, J.A., Calero-Bernal, R., Gonzalez-Barrio, D., Carmena, D. 2022. Zoonotic Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in free-ranging and farmed wild ungulates in Spain. Medical Mycology. 60(9). Article myac070. https://doi.org/10.1093/mmy/myac070.
Diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in horses in Colombia and identification of two new subtypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Baek, S., Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., George, N.S., Cortes Vecino, J.A., Santin, M. 2022. Diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in horses in Colombia and identification of two new subtypes. Microorganisms. 10:1693. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms10091693.
Sympatric recombination in zoonotic Cryptosporidium leads to emergence of populations with modified host preference - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Wang, T., Guo, Y., Roelling, D.M., Li, N., Santin, M., Lombard, J., Kvac, M., Naguib, D., Zhang, Z., Feng, Y., Xiao, L. 2022. Sympatric recombination in zoonotic Cryptosporidium leads to emergence of populations with modified host preference. Nature Microbiology. 39(7). Article e150msac150. https://doi.org/10.1093/molbev/msac150.
Wild micromammal host spectrum of zoonotic eukaryotic parasites in Spain. Occurrence and genetic characterization - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vioque, F., Dashti, A., Santin, M., Ruiz-Fons, F., Koster, P.C., Hernandez-Castro, C., Garcia, J.T., Bailo, B., Ortega, S., Olea, P., Arce, F., Chicharro, C., Nieto, J., Gonzalez, F., Vinuela, J., Carmena, D., Barrios, D. 2022. Wild micromammal host spectrum of zoonotic eukaryotic parasites in Spain. Occurrence and genetic characterization. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.14643.
Enhanced detection of Giardia duodenalis mixed assemblage infections in pre-weaned dairy calves using next generation sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hublin, J.S., Maloney, J.G., George, N.S., Molokin, A., Lombard, J.E., Urie, N.J., Shivley, C., Santin, M. 2022. Enhanced detection of Giardia duodenalis mixed assemblage infections in pre-weaned dairy calves using next generation sequencing. Veterinary Parasitology. 304:109702. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vetpar.2022.109702.
A hybrid sequencing and assembly strategy for generating culture free Giardia genomes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Solano Aguilar, G., Dubey, J.P., Santin, M. 2022. A hybrid sequencing and assembly strategy for generating culture free Giardia genomes. Current Research in Microbial Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.crmicr.2022.100114.
Diarrhoea-causing enteric protist species in intensively and extensively raised pigs ( Sus scrofa domesticus) in Southern Spain. Part II: Association with Hepatitis E virus susceptibility - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rivero-Juarez, A., Dashti, A., Santin, M., Köster, P.C., Lopez-Lopez, P., Risalde, M.A., Garcia-Bocanegra, I., Gomez-Villamandos, J., Caballero-Gomez, J., Frias, M., Ballo, B., Ortega, S., Muadica, A.S., Calero-Bernal, R., Gonzalez-Barrio, D., Rivero, A., Briz, V., Carmena, D. 2021. Diarrhoea-causing enteric protist species in intensively and extensively raised pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Southern Spain. Part II: Association with Hepatitis E virus susceptibility. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.14408.
Diarrhoea-causing enteric protist species in intensively and extensively raised pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Southern Spain. Part I: Prevalence, genetic diversity, and zoonotic potential - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dashti, A., Rivero-Juarez, A., Santin, M., George, N.S., Köster, P.C., Lopez-Lopez, P., Rosalde, M.A., Garcia-Bocanegra, I., Gomez-Villamandos, J., Caballero-Gomez, J., Frias, M., Bailo, B., Ortega, S., Maudica, A.A., Calero-Bernal, R., Gonzalez-Barrio, D., Rivero, A., Briz, V., Carmena, D. 2021. Diarrhoea-causing enteric protist species in intensively and extensively raised pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Southern Spain. Part I: Prevalence, genetic diversity, and zoonotic potential. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.14388.
Molecular detection and characterization of Blastocystis sp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in cattle in Northern Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Abarca, N., Santin, M., Maloney, J.G., George, N.S., Molokin, A., Cardona, G., Sashti, A., Köster, P., Bailo, B., Hernández-De-Mingo, M., Muadica, A.S., Calero-Bernal, R., Carmena, D. 2021. Molecular detection and characterization of Blastocystis sp. and Enterocytozoon bieneusi in cattle in Northern Spain. Veterinary Sciences. https://doi.org/10.3390/vetsci8090191.
Investigation of neglected protists Blastocystis and Dientamoeba fragilis in immunocompetent and immunodeficient diarrheal patients using both conventional and molecular methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sarzhanov, F., Dogruman-All, F., Santin, M., Maloney, J.G., Gureser, A.S., Karasartova, D., Taylan-Ozkan, A. 2021. Investigation of neglected protists Blastocystis and Dientamoeba fragilis in immunocompetent and immunodeficient diarrheal patients using both conventional and molecular methods. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 15(10):e0009779. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0009779.
Identification of multiple Blastocystis subtypes in domestic animals from Colombia using amplicon-based next generation sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Higuera, A., Herrera, G., Jimenez, P., Garcia, D.J., Pulido, M., Bulla, D.M., Pinilla, J.C., Moreno, A., Maloney, J.G., Santin, M., Ramirez, J.D. 2021. Identification of multiple Blastocystis subtypes in domestic animals from Colombia using amplicon-based next generation sequencing. Frontiers in Veterinary Science. https://doi.org/10.3389/fvets.2021.732129.
Wide genetic diversity of Blastocystis in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) from Maryland, USA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Jang, Y., Molokin, A., George, N.S., Santin, M. 2021. Wide genetic diversity of Blastocystis in white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) from Maryland, USA. Microorganisms. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9061343.
A simple method for identifying and quantifying gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Zarlenga, D.S., Barone, C., Hebert, D.A., Santin, M., Newcomb, H. 2021. A simple method for identifying and quantifying gastrointestinal nematodes of cattle. Parasitology Research. 120(12):3979-3986. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07340-3.
Mind the gap: new full-length sequences of Blastocystis subtypes generated via Oxford Nanopore Minion sequencing allow for comparisons between full-length and partial sequences of the small subunit of the ribosomal RNA gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Santin, M. 2021. Mind the gap: new full-length sequences of Blastocystis subtypes generated via Oxford Nanopore Minion sequencing allow for comparisons between full-length and partial sequences of the small subunit of the ribosomal RNA gene. Microorganisms. https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms9050997.
Next generation sequencing reveals widespread presence of human-pathogenic Blastocystis subtypes in chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Da Cunha, M., Molokin, A., Cury, M.C., Santin, M. 2021. Next generation sequencing reveals widespread presence of human-pathogenic Blastocystis subtypes in chickens. Veterinary Parasitology. 12:2219-2231. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07170-3.
Next-generation sequencing reveals wide genetic diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in chickens including potentially zoonotic subtypes - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Da Cunha, M.J., Molokin, A., Cury, M.C., Santin, M. 2021. Next-generation sequencing reveals wide genetic diversity of Blastocystis subtypes in chickens including potentially zoonotic subtypes. Parasitology Research. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-021-07170-3.
An Illumina MiSeq based amplicon sequencing method for the detection of mixed parasite infections using the Blastocystis SSU rRNA gene as an example - ()
Maloney, J.G., George, N.S., Molokin, A., Santin, M. 2021. An Illumina MiSeq based amplicon sequencing method for the detection of mixed parasite infections using the Blastocystis SSU rRNA gene as an example. Methods in Molecular Biology. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-0716-1681-9_5.
Occurrence and genetic diversity of protist parasites in captive non-human primates, zookeepers, and free-living sympatric rats in the Córdoba Zoo Conservation Centre, southern Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Koster, P., Dashti, A., Bailo, B., Muadica, A.S., Maloney, J.G., Santin, M., Chicharro, C., Miguelanez, S., Nieto, F.J., Cano-Terriza, D., Garcia-Bocanegra, I., Guerra, R., Ponce-Gordo, F., Calero-Bernal, R. 2021. Occurrence and genetic diversity of protist parasites in captive non-human primates, zookeepers, and free-living sympatric rats in the Córdoba Zoo Conservation Centre, southern Spain. Animals. 11(3):700. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani11030700.
Why foodborne and waterborne parasites are important for veterinarians - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Almeria, S., Robertson, L., Santin, M. 2021. Why foodborne and waterborne parasites are important for veterinarians. Research in Veterinary Science. 11(3):700. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2021.02.020.
How to live in a dysbiosed environment: gut microbiota profiling in patients with co-occurrence of Blastocystis and Clostridioides difficile - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Vega, L., Herrera, G., Muñoz, M., Patarroyo, M.A., Maloney, J.G., Santin, M., Ramirez, J.D. 2021. How to live in a dysbiosed environment: gut microbiota profiling in patients with co-occurrence of Blastocystis and Clostridioides difficile. Scientific Reports. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0248185.
Use of Oxford Nanopore MinION to generate full-length sequences of the Blastocystis small subunit (SSU) rRNA gene - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Santin, M. 2020. Use of Oxford Nanopore MinION to generate full-length sequences of the Blastocystis small subunit (SSU) rRNA gene. Parasites & Vectors. 13(1):595. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-020-04484-6.
Assessment of next generation amplicon sequencing of the beta-giardin gene for the detection of Giardia duodenalis assemblages and mixed infections - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Santin, M. 2020. Assessment of next generation amplicon sequencing of the beta-giardin gene for the detection of Giardia duodenalis assemblages and mixed infections. Food and Waterborne Parasitology. 21:e00098. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fawpar.2020.e00098.
Blastocystis in domesticated and wild mammals and birds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Hublin, J., Maloney, J.G., Santin, M. 2020. Blastocystis in domesticated and wild mammals and birds. Research in Veterinary Science. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2020.09.031.
Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia): evidence of transmission between sympatric wild boars (Sus scrofa ferus) and Iberian pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Southern Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dashti, A., Rivero-Juarez, A., Santin, M., Lopez-Lopez, P., Caballero-Gomez, J., Frias-Casas, M., Koster, P., Bailo, B., Calero-Bernal, R., Briz, V., Carmena, D. 2020. Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia): evidence of transmission between sympatric wild boars (Sus scrofa ferus) and Iberian pigs (Sus scrofa domesticus) in Southern Spain. Transboundary and Emerging Diseases. 67(6):2869-2880. https://doi.org/10.1111/tbed.13658.
First identification of genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia) among symptomatic and asymptomatic children in Mozambique - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Salimo Muadica, A., Messa, A., Dashti, A., Santin, M., Manjate, F., Chirinda, P., Garrine, M., Vubil, D., Acacio, S., Koster, P., Bailo, B., Nhampossa, T., Calero-Bernal, R., Mwenda, J., Mandomando, I., Carmena, D. 2020. First identification of genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia) among symptomatic and asymptomatic children in Mozambique. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases. 14(6):e0008419. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pntd.0008419.
Blastocystis subtype distribution in domestic and captive wild birds from Brazil using next generation amplicon sequencing - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Cury, M.C., Santin, M., Da Cunha, M.J. 2020. Blastocystis subtype distribution in domestic and captive wild birds from Brazil using next generation amplicon sequencing. Parasite Epidemiology and Control. 9:e00138. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.parepi.2020.e00138.
Giardiasis and cryptoporidiosis - ()
Santin, M. 2020. Giardiasis and cryptoporidiosis. Veterinary Clinics of North America. 36(1):223-238. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cvfa.2019.11.005.
Use of next generation amplicon sequencing to study Blastocystis genetic diversity in a rural human population from Mexico - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rojas-Velazquez, L., Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Moran, P., Vazquez-Serrano, A., Gonzalez, E., Perez-Juarez, H., Ximenez, C., Santin, M. 2019. Use of next generation amplicon sequencing to study Blastocystis genetic diversity in a rural human population from Mexico. Parasites & Vectors. https://doi.org/10.1186/s13071-019-3814-z.
Blastocystis sp. subtype diversity in wild mesocarnivores from Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Calero-Bernal, R., Santin, M., Maloney, J.G., Martin-Perez, M., Habela, M., Fernandez-Garcia, J.L., Figueiredo, A., Najera, F., Palacios, M.J., Mateo, M., Balseiro, A., Barral, M., Lima Barbero, J., Koster, P.C., Carmena, D. 2019. Blastocystis sp. subtype diversity in wild mesocarnivores from Spain. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 67(2):273-278.
Occurrence and genetic diversity of Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia) in owned and sheltered dogs and cats in Northern Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Dashti, A., Santin, M., Cano, L., De Lucio, A., Bailo, B., Hernandez De Mingo, M., Koster, P.C., Fernandez-Basterra, J.A., Aramburu-Aguirre, Lopez-Molina, N., Fernandez-Crespo, J.C., Calero-Bernal, R., Carmena, D. 2019. Occurrence and genetic diversity of Enterocytozoon bieneusi (Microsporidia) in owned and sheltered dogs and cats in Northern Spain. Parasitology Research. 118(10):2979-2987. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-019-06428-1.
Pomegranate peel extract alters the microbiome in mice and dysbiosis caused by Citrobacter rodentium infection - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
George, N.S., Cheung, L., Luthria, D.L., Santin, M., Dawson, H.D., Bhagwat, A.A., Smith, A.D. 2019. Pomegranate peel extract alters the microbiome in mice and dysbiosis caused by Citrobacter rodentium infection. Journal of Food Science and Nutrition. https://doi.org/10.1002/fsn3.1106.
Next generation amplicon sequencing improves detection of Blastocystis mixed subtype infections - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J.G., Molokin, A., Santin, M. 2019. Next generation amplicon sequencing improves detection of Blastocystis mixed subtype infections. Infection, Genetics and Evolution. 73:119-125. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.meegid.2019.04.013.
Host specificity in Enterocytozoon bieneusi and public health implications - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, W., Santin, M., Feng, Y. 2019. Host specificity in Enterocytozoon bieneusi and public health implications. Trends in Parasitology. 35(6):436-451. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2019.04.004.
A highly sensitive method for detecting Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts recovered from source and finish water using RT-PCR directed to Cryspovirus RNA - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Sato de Souza, M., O'Brien, C., Santin, M., Jenkins, M.C. 2018. A highly sensitive method for detecting Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts recovered from source and finish water using RT-PCR directed to Cryspovirus RNA. Journal of Microbiological Methods. 156:77-80. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.mimet.2018.11.022.
Zoonotic and genetically diverse subtypes of Blastocystis in U.S. dairy calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Maloney, J., Lombard, J., Urie, N., Shivley, C., Santin, M. 2018. Zoonotic and genetically diverse subtypes of Blastocystis in U.S. dairy calves. Parasitology Research. 118(2):575-582. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-018-6149-3.
Preweaned heifer management on US dairy operations: Part III. Factors associated with Cryptosporidium and Giardia in preweaned dairy heifer calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Urie, N., Lombard, J., Shivley, C., Ashley, A., Kopral, C., Santin, M. 2018. Preweaned heifer management on US dairy operations: Part III. Factors associated with Cryptosporidium and Giardia in preweaned dairy heifer calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(10):9199-9213. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-14060.
Preweaned heifer management on US dairy operations: Part VI. Factors associated with average daily gain in preweaned dairy heifer calves - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Shivley, C., Lombard, J., Urie, N., Kopral, C., Santin, M., Earleywine, T., Olson, J., Garry, F. 2018. Preweaned heifer management on US dairy operations: Part VI. Factors associated with average daily gain in preweaned dairy heifer calves. Journal of Dairy Science. 101(10):9245-9258. https://doi.org/10.3168/jds.2017-14022.
Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in poultry from Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Rodrigues Da Cunha, M.J., Cury, M.C., Santin-Duran, M. 2018. Molecular characterization of Cryptosporidium spp. in poultry from Brazil. Veterinary Parasitology. 118:331-335. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rvsc.2018.03.010.
Molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild carnivores in Spain - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Calero-Bernal, R., Carmena, D., Mateo, M., Balseiro, A., Barral, M., Limabarbero, J.F., Habela, M.A. 2017. Molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild carnivores in Spain. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 65(4):468-474. https://doi.org/10.1111/jeu.12492.
Coccidia and other Protozoa - ()
Lindsay, D., Dubey, J.P., Santin, M. 2019. Coccidia and other Protozoa. Book Chapter. 1015-1027. https://doi.org/10.1002/9781119350927.ch66.
Interlaboratory validation of an improved U.S. Food and Drug Administration method for detection of Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce using TaqMan real-time PCR - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Murphy, H.R., Cinar, H., Gopinath, G., Im, A., Noe, K.E., Chatman, L.D., Miranda, N.E., Wetherington, J.H., Neal-Mckinney, J., Piresc, G.S., Sachs, E., Stanya, K.J., Jognson, C.L., Nascimiento, F., Santin, M., Molokin, A., Samadpour, M., Janagama, H., Kahler, A., Miller, C., Da Silva, A.J. 2017. Interlaboratory validation of an improved U.S. Food and Drug Administration method for detection of Cyclospora cayetanensis in produce using TaqMan real-time PCR. International Journal of Food Microbiology. 69:170-178.
Molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild carnivores in Spain - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M., Calero-Bernal, R., Carmena, D., Mateo, M., Balseiro, A., Barral, M., Limabarbero, J.F., Habela, M.A. 2017. Molecular characterization of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in wild carnivores in Spain. Society of Protozoologists International Workshop on Opportunistic Protists. On August 11, 2017.
Blastocystis prevalence and subtype distribution among pre-weaned dairy calves in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Maloney, J.G., Santin, M. 2017. Blastocystis prevalence and subtype distribution among pre-weaned dairy calves in the United States. BARC Poster Day.
Reducing gut effects from Cryptosporidium parvum infection in dairy calves through prophylactic glucagon-like peptide 2 therapy or feeding of an artificial sweetener - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Connor, E.E., Wall, E.H., Bravo, D.M., Clover, C.M., Elsasser, T.H., Baldwin, R.L., Santin, M., Kahl, S., Vinyard, B.T., Walker, M.P. 2017. Reducing gut effects from Cryptosporidium parvum infection in dairy calves through prophylactic glucagon-like peptide 2 therapy or feeding of an artificial sweetener. Journal of Dairy Science. 100(4):3004-3018.
Molecular identification of Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia in brazilian captive birds - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Cunha, M.J., Cury, M.C., Santin, M. 2017. Molecular identification of Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia in brazilian captive birds. Parasitology Research. 116:487-493. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-016-5309-6.
Evaluation of fecal indicators and pathogens in a beef cattle feedlot vegetative treatment system Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Durso, L.M., Miller, D.N., Snow, D.D., Santin, M., Henry, C.G., Woodbury, B.L. 2016. Evaluation of fecal indicators and pathogens in a beef cattle feedlot vegetative treatment system. Journal of Environmental Quality. 46(1):169-176.
Zoonotic Enterocytozoon bieneusi Genotypes found in Brazilian sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiuza, V., Lopes, C., Cosendey, R., Oliviera, F., Fayer, R., Santin, M. 2016. Zoonotic Enterocytozoon bieneusi Genotypes found in Brazilian sheep. Research in Veterinary Science. 107:196-201.
Effects of Enterococcus faecalis CECT 7121 on Cryptosporidium parvum infection in mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Del Coco, V.F., Sparo, M.D., Sidoti, A., Santin, M., Basualdo, J.A., Codorba, M.A. 2016. Effects of Enterococcus faecalis CECT 7121 on Cryptosporidium parvum infection in mice. Parasitology Research. 115(8):3239-3244. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00436-016-5087-1.
Widespread presence of human-pathogenic E. bieneusi genotypes in chickens - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Cunha, M.J., Cury, M.C, Santin, M. 2016. Widespread presence of human-pathogenic Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in chickens. Veterinary Parasitology. 217:108-112.
New findings of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in beef and dairy cattle in Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiuza, V., Lopes, C., Oliviera, F., Fayer, R., Santin, M. 2016. New findings of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in beef and dairy cattle in Brazil. Veterinary Parasitology. 216:46-51.
Glucagon-like peptide 2 and its beneficial effects on gut function and health in production animals Reprint Icon - ()
Connor, E.E., Clover, C.M., Wall, E.H., Baldwin, R.L., Santin, M., Elsasser, T.H., Bravo, D. 2016. Glucagon-like peptide 2 and its beneficial effects on gut function and health in production animals. Domestic Animal Endocrinology. 56:S56-S65.
A sensitive method for detecting and genotyping Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Santin, M. 2015. A sensitive method for detecting and genotyping Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts. Food and Waterborne Parasitology. doi: 10.1016/j.fawpar.2015.11.001.
Glucagon-like peptide 2 and its beneficial effects on gut function and health in production animals - (Abstract Only)
Connor, E.E., Clover, C.M., Wall, E.H., Baldwin, R.L., Santin, M., Elsasser, T.H., Bravo, D.M. 2015. Glucagon-like peptide 2 and its beneficial effects on gut function and health in production animals [abstract]. Proceedings of 8th International Conference on Farm Animal Endocrinology. p. 18.
Changes in the Levels of Cryspovirus During In Vitro Development of Cryptosporidium parvum - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2015. Changes in the Levels of Cryspovirus During In Vitro Development of Cryptosporidium parvum. Parasitology Research. 114:2063-2068.
First report of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pigs in Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiuza, V.D., Oliviera, F.S., Fayer, R., Santin, M. 2015. First report of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in pigs in Brazil. Parasitology International. 64:18-23.
Chapter 8: Enterocytozoon bieneusi - ()
Santin, M. 2015. Chapter 8: Enterocytozoon bieneusi, pp. 149-174. In Xiao, L., Ryan, U., and Feng, Y. (eds) Biology of Foodborne Parasites. CRC Press, Boca Raton, FL. 507pp. 2015.
Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Giardia and Cryptosporidium infecting white-tailed deer - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2014. Enterocytozoon bieneusi, Giardia and Cryptosporidium infecting white-tailed deer. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 62:34-43.
Molecular epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis in cattle and other food animals - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2014. Molecular epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis in cattle and other food animals. Meeting Abstract. 13th International Congress of Parasitology, Mexico City, Mexico. August 10-15, 2014.
Molecular epidemiology of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in cattle - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2014. Molecular epidemiology of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in cattle. Meeting Abstract. 3rd Pan-American & 8th Argentine Congress of Zoonoses, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. June 4-6.
Zoonotic waterborne protozoan in cattle - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2014. Zoonotic waterborne protozoan in cattle. Meeting Abstract. Abstract presented at 3rd Pan-American & 8th Artentina Congress of Zoonoses, La Plata, Buenos Aires, Argentina. June 4-6, 2014.
Epidemiology of Microsporidia in human infections - ()
Fayer, R., Santin, M. 2014. Chapter 3. Epidemiology of Microsporidia in humans, pp. 135-164. In Weiss, L., Becnel. J.J. (eds) Microsporidia: Pathogens of Opportunity. Wiley-Blackwell, Hoboken, NJ. 728PP. 2014.
Subtyping Cryptosporidium ubiquitum, an emerging zoonotic pathogen in humans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Li, N., Xiao, L., Alderisio, K., Elwin, K., Chalmers, R., Santin, M., Fayer, R., Kvac, M., Ryan, U. 2014. Subtyping Cryptosporidium ubiquitum, an emerging zoonotic pathogen in humans. Emerging Infectious Diseases. 20(2)217-224.
A highly divergent 33 kDa Cryptosporidium parvum antigen - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, M., Widmer, G., O'Brien, C., Bauchan, G., Murphy, C., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2014. A highly divergent 33 kDa Cryptosporidium parvum antigen. Journal of Parasitology. 100:527-531.
Blastocystis tropism in the pig intestine - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Elsasser, T.H., Gould, R., Solano Aguilar, G., Santin, M., Urban Jr, J.F. 2014. Blastocystis tropism in the pig intestine. Parasitology Research. 113:1465-1472.
Cryptosporidium parvum GP60 subtypes in dairy cattle from Buenos Aires, Argentina - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Del Coco, V.F., Cordoba, M.A., Billbao, G., Pinto De Almeida, A., Basualdo, J.A., Fayer, R., Santin, M. 2014. Cryptosporidium parvum GP60 subtypes in dairy cattle from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Research in Veterinary Science. 96(2)311-314.
First report of Enterocytozoon bieneusi from dairy cattle in South America - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Del Coco, V.F., Cordoba, M.A., Bilbao, G., Pinto De Almeida, A., Basualdo, J.A., Santin, M. 2014. First report of Enterocytozoon bieneusi from dairy cattle in South America. Veterinary Parasitology. 199(2014):112-115.
A large scale molecular study of Giardia duodenalis in horses in Colombia - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Cortes Vecino, J., Fayer, R. 2013. A large scale molecular study of Giardia duodenalis in horses in Colombia. Veterinary Parasitology. 196:31-36.
Glucagon-like peptide 2 therapy reduces negative effects of diarrhea on calf gut - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Connor, E.E., Kahl, S., Elsasser, T.H., Baldwin, R.L., Fayer, R., Santin, M., Sample, G.L., Clover, C.M. 2013. Glucagon-like peptide 2 therapy reduces negative effects of diarrhea on calf gut. Journal of Dairy Science. 96(3):1793-1802.
Glucagon-like peptide 2 therapy reduces the negative impacts the proinflammatory response in the gut of calves with coccidiosis - (Abstract Only)
Connor, E.E., Kahl, S., Elsasser, T.H., Baldwin, R.L., Fayer, R., Santin, M., Sample, G.L., Clover, C.M. 2012. Glucagon-like peptide 2 therapy reduces the negative impacts the proinflammatory response in the gut of calves with coccidiosis. Meeting Abstract. p.17.Paper No. 403.
Clinical and subclinical infections with Cryptosporidium in animals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M. 2012. Clinical and subclinical infections with Cryptosporidium in animals. New Zealand Veterinary Journal. 64:1-10.
Adhesive-tape recovery combined with molecular and microscopic testing for the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts on experimentally contaminated fresh produce - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R. 2013. Adhesive-tape recovery combined with molecular and microscopic testing for the detection of Cryptosporidium oocysts on experimentally contaminated fresh produce. Parasitology Research. 112(4):1567-1574.
Experimental infection with Cryptosporidium parvum IIaA21G1R1 subtype in immunosuppressed mice - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Del Coco, V., Cordoba, M., Sidoti, A., Santin, M., Drut, R., Basualdo, J. 2012. Experimental infection with Cryptosporidium parvum IIaA21G1R1 subtype in immunosuppressed mice. Veterinary Parasitology. 190(3-4):411-417.
Persistence of E. coli introduced into streambed sediments with goose, deer, and bovine animal waste - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Kiefer, L., Shelton, D.R., Pachepsky, Y.A., Blaustein, R.A., Santin, M. 2012. Persistence of E. coli introduced into streambed sediments with goose, deer, and bovine animal waste. Letters in Applied Microbiology. 55(5):345-353.
Detection of multiple zoonotic infectious agents in cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods - (Abstract Only)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Macarisin, D. 2012. Detection of multiple zoonotic infectious agents in cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods. Meeting Abstract. p. 73.
Detection of concurrent infection of dairy cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Macarisin, D. 2012. Detection of concurrent infection of dairy cattle with Blastocystis, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon by molecular and microscopic methods. Parasitology Research. 111(3):1349-1355.
Advances and outlook on the diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2012. Advances and outlook on the diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis. [abstract].
Epidemiological characterization of cryptosporidiosis and its implications in public health - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2012. Epidemiological characterization of cryptosporidiosis and its implications in public health. [abstract].
A new and highly divergent Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotype isolated from a renal transplant recipient - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Pomares, C., Santin, M., Miegeville, M., Espern, A., Albano, L., Marty, P., Morio, F. 2012. A new and highly divergent Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotype isolated from a renal transplant recipient. Journal of Clinical Microbiology. 50(6):2176-2178.
Are adequate methods available to detect protist parasites on fresh produce? - (Abstract Only)
CD40 agonist antibody mediated improvement of chronic Cryptosporidium infection in patients with X-linked hyper IgM syndrome - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fan, X., Upadhyaya, B., Wu, L., Koh, C., Santin, M., Pittaluga, S., Uzel, G., Kleiner, D., Williams, E., Ma, C., Bodansky, A., Oliveira, J., Edmonds, P., Hornung, R., Wong, D., Fayer, R., Fleisher, T., Heller, T., Prussin, C. 2012. CD40 agonist antibody mediated improvement of chronic Cryptosporidium infection in patients with X-linked hyper IgM syndrome. Clinical Immunology. 143(2):152-161.
Multilocus genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in lambs from Spain reveals a high hetrogeneity - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Gomez-Munoz, M., Camara-Badenes, C., Martinez-Herrero, M., Dea-Ayuela, M., Perez-Gracia, M., Fernandez-Barredo, S., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2012. Multilocus genotyping of Giardia duodenalis in lambs from Spain reveals a high hetrogeneity. Research in Veterinary Science. 93(2):836-842.
Prevalence and genotypes of enterocytozoon bieneusi in weaned beef calves on cow-calf operations in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Dargatz, D., Fayer, R. 2011. Prevalence and genotypes of enterocytozoon bieneusi in weaned beef calves on cow-calf operations in the United States. Parasitology Research. 110(5):2033-2041.
Clinical and subclinical infections with Giardia and Cryptosporidium in animals - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2012. Clinical and subclinical infections with Giardia and Cryptosporidium in animals. [abstract]. Book 4. . International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference. 4.
Prevalence of Giardia duodenalis assemblages in weaned cattle on cow-calf operations in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Dargatz, D., Fayer, R. 2012. Prevalence of Giardia duodenalis assemblages in weaned cattle on cow-calf operations in the United States. Veterinary Parasitology. 183:231-236.
Occurrence of Cryptosporidium andersoni in Brazilian cattle - ()
Fiuza, V., Almeida, A., Frazao-Teixeira, Santin, M., Fayer, R., Oliveira, F. 2011. Occurrence of Cryptosporidium andersoni in Brazilian cattle. Journal of Parasitology. http://dx.doi.org/10.1645/GE-2726.1.
Foodborne Protozoans - ()
Dixon, B., Fayer, R., Santin, M., Hill, D.E., Dubey, J.P. 2011. Protozoan parisites: Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Cyclospora, and Toxoplasma. In: Hoorfar, J., editor. Foodborne Protozoans. Rapid Detection, Characterization, and Enumeration of Food-Borne Pathogens. Washington, D.C.: American Society for Microbiology. p. 349-370.
Molecular epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis in cattle and other food animals [Spanish][Epidemiología molecular de cryptosporidiosis en el ganado vacuno y en otros animales de abasto] - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2011. Molecular epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis in cattle and other food animals [Spanish][Epidemiología molecular de cryptosporidiosis en el ganado vacuno y en otros animales de abasto] . Meeting Abstract.
Towards improved detection of Cryptosporidium on fresh produce - (Abstract Only)
Macarisin, D., Fayer, R., Santin, M., Bauchan, G.R., Shields, J. 2011. Towards improved detection of Cryptosporidium on fresh produce. International Association for Food Protection Proceedings.
Coccidia and Other Protozoa - ()
Lindsay, D., Dubey, J.P., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2012. Coccidia and Other Protozoa. In: Zimmerman, J., Karriker, L., editors. Diseases of swine. 10th edition. San Francisco, CA: Wiley and Sons, Inc. p. 895-907.
Giardia duodenalis assemblages in weaned cattle on cow-calf operations in the United States - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M., Dargatz, D., Fayer, R. 2011. Giardia duodenalis assemblages in weaned cattle on cow-calf operations in the United States. American Society of Parasitologists.
Gene expression during excystation of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Miska, K.B., Schwartz, R., Karns, J.S., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2011. Gene expression during excystation of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts. Parasitology Research. 109(2):509-513.
Development of a new PCR protocol to detect and subtype Blastocystis spp. from humans and animals - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Gomez-Munoz, M., Solano Aguilar, G., Fayer, R. 2011. Development of a new PCR protocol to detect and subtype Blastocystis spp. from humans and animals. Parasitology Research. 109(1):205-212.
Molecular characterization of cryptosporidium in brazilian sheep - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Da Silva Fiuza, V., Juliboni Cosendey, R., Frazao-Teixeira, E., Santin, M., Fayer, R., Rodrigues De Olivira. 2011. Molecular characterization of cryptosporidium in brazilian sheep. Veterinary Parasitology. 175:360-362.
Cryptosporidium parvum pig genotype II diagnosed in pigs from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fiuza, V., Gallo, S., Frazao-Teixeira, E., Santin, M., Fayer, R., Oliveira, F. 2011. Cryptosporidium parvum pig genotype II diagnosed in pigs from the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Journal of Parasitology. 97(1):146-147.
Microsporidiosis: Enterocytozoon bieneusi in domesticated and wild animals - ()
Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2010. Microsporidiosis: Enterocytozoon bieneusi in domesticated and wild animals. Research in Veterinary Science. 90(1):363-371.
Characterization of giardin protein expression during encystation of Giardia duodenalis - (Abstract Only)
Jenkins, M.C., Obrien, C.N., Macarisin, D., Karns, J.S., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2010. Characterization of giardin protein expression during encystation of Giardia duodenalis. Meeting Abstract.
Infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts after storage of experimentally contaminated apples - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Macarisin, D., Bauchan, G.R., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2010. Infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts after storage of experimentally contaminated apples. Journal of Food Protection. 73(10):1824:1829.
Cryptosporidium ubiquitum n.sp. in animals and humans - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Macarisin, D. 2010. Cryptosporidium ubiquitum n.sp. in animals and humans. Veterinary Parasitology. 172(1-2):23-32.
Tracking Zoonotic Pathogens in Dairy Production Chains - ()
Van Kessel, J.S., Santin, M., Karns, J.S., Schukken, Y. 2010. Tracking Zoonotic Pathogens in Dairy Production Chains. In: Brul, S., Fratamico, P.M., and McMeekin, T.A., editors. Tracing Pathogens in the Food Chain. Philadelphia, PA: Woodhead Publishing. p. 503-526.
Attachment, persistence and infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in experimentally contaminated fruits and vegetables - (Abstract Only)
Macarisin, D., Santin, M., Bauchan, G.R., Fayer, R. 2010. Attachment, persistence and infectivity of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in experimentally contaminated fruits and vegetables. BARC Poster Day.
Species of Cryptosporidium Detected in Weaned Beef Calves on Cow-Calf Operations in the United States - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Dargatz, D. 2010. Species of Cryptosporidium Detected in Weaned Beef Calves on Cow-Calf Operations in the United States. Veterinary Parasitology. 170(3-4):187-192.
A zoonotic genotype of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in horses - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Cortes Vecino, J.A., Fayer, R. 2010. A zoonotic genotype of Enterocytozoon bieneusi in horses. Journal of Parasitology. 96(1):157-161.
DETECTION AND COMPARISON OF GIARDIAVIRUS (GLV) FROM DIFFERENT ASSEMBLAGES OF GIARDIA DUODENALIS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Miska, K.B., Jenkins, M.C., Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2009. Detection and comparison of giardiavirus (GLV) from different assemblages of giardiia duodenalis. Journal of Parasitology. 95(5):1197-2000.
A multiplex PCR to simultaneously distinguish Cryptosporidium species of veterinary and public health concern in cattle - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Zarlenga, D.S. 2009. A multiplex PCR to simultaneously distinguish Cryptosporidium species of veterinary and public health concern in cattle. Veterinary Parasitology. 166(2009):32-37.
The first large scale molecular study of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in horses - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M., Cortes Vecino, J.A., Fayer, R. The first large scale molecular study of Cryptosporidium and Giardia in horses. International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference. Abstract P17. Third International Giardia and Cryptosporidium Conference. Orvieto, Itally October 11-15, 2009
Cryptosporidium xiaoi n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae) in sheep (Ovis aries) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M. 2009. Cryptosporidium xiaoi n. sp. (Apicomplexa: Cryptosporidiidae) in sheep (Ovis aries). Veterinary Parasitology. 164:192-200.
Development of a new PCR protocol to detect and subtype Blastocystis spp. from humans and animals - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M., Gomez-Munoz, M., Fayer, R. 2009. Development of a new PCR protocol to detect and subtype Blastocystis spp. from humans and animals. 84th American Society of Parasitologists Meeting. p. 40
Concurrent infections with Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, Enterocytozoon bieneusi, and Blastocystis spp. in naturally infected dairy cattle from birth to two years of age - (Abstract Only)
Fayer, R., Gomez-Munoz, M., Trout, J.M., Santin, M. 2009. Concurrent infections with Cryptosporidium spp., Giardia duodenalis, Enterocytozoon bieneusi, and Blastocystis spp. in naturally infected dairy cattle from birth to two years of age. 84th Meeting of the American Society of Parasitologists. p. 94.
A Longitudinal Study of Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon Bieneusi Infections in Naturally Infected Dairy Cattle from Birth to Two Years of Age - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Fayer, R. 2009. A Longitudinal Study of Cryptosporidium, Giardia, and Enterocytozoon Bieneusi Infections in Naturally Infected Dairy Cattle from Birth to Two Years of Age. BARC Poster Day.
A LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF ENTEROCYTOZOON BIENEUSI IN DAIRY CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2009. A longitudinal study of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in dairy cows from birth to 2 years of age. Veterinary Parasitology. 162(1-2):40-45.
A longitudinal study of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in dairy cows from birth to two years of age - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Fayer, R. 2009. A longitudinal study of Giardia duodenalis genotypes in dairy cows from birth to two years of age. Veterinary Parasitology. 162(1-2):40-45.
Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes nomenclature based on the ITS sequence– a consensus - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2009. Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes nomenclature based on the ITS sequence– a consensus. Journal of Eukaryotic Microbiology. 56(1):34-38.
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.
Overview of the epidemiology of Giardia - (Proceedings)
Santin, M. 2008. Overview of the epidemiology of Giardia. American Association of Veterinary Parasitologists 53rd Annual Conference, July 19-22, 2009, New Orleans, LA. p.81-82.
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.
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 Only)
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 Only)
Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2008. The genotypes of Enterocytozoon bieneusi. X International Workshop on Opportunistic Protists (IWOP-10), May 28-31, 2008, Boston, MA.
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.
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 Only)
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.
CRYPTOSPORIDIUM IN CATTLE FROM OBSERVING TO UNDERSTANDING - ()
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.
Cryptosporidiosis of Companion Animals - ()
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 - ()
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.
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)
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.
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.
PREVALENCE OF MICROSPORIDIA, CRYPTOSPORIDIUM, AND GIARDIA IN BEAVERS (CASTOR CANADENSIS) IN MASSACHUSETTS - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Destefano, S., Koenen, K., Kaur, T. 2006. Prevalence of Microsporidia, Cryptosporidium, and Giardia in beavers (Castor canadensis) in Massachusetts. Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 37:492-497.
PREVALENCE OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM, GIARDIA AND ENTEROCYTOZOON BIENEUSI GENOTYPES IN CATS FROM BOGOTA (COLUMBIA) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santín, M., Trout J.M., Dubey, J.P., Vecino, J.A. and Fayer, R. Cryptosporidium, Giardia and Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in cats from Bogota (Colombia) and genotyping of isolates. Vet. Parasitol. 141:334-339.
PREVALENCE OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM SPECIES AND GENOTYPES IN A 12-MONTH LONGITUDINAL STUDY IN DAIRY CALVES - (Abstract Only)
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 Only)
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.
PREVALENCE AND GENOTYPES OF GIARDIA DUODENALIS IN 1-2 YEAR-OLD DAIRY CATTLE - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Greiner, E.C., Fayer, R. 2006. Prevalence and genotypes of Giardia duodenalis in 1-2 year-old dairy cattle. Veterinary Parasitology.
ON FARM RISK: PREVALENCE OF ZOONOTIC GIARDIA AND CRYPTOSPORIDIUM IN ADULT DAIRY COWS IN SEVEN EASTERN STATES - (Abstract Only)
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.
OUTBREAK OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM FELIS AND GIARDIA DUODENALIS ASSEMBLAGE F IN A CAT COLONY - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Dubey, J.P. 2006. Outbreak of Cryptosporidium felis and Giardia duodenalis Assemblage F in a cat colony. Veterinary Parasitology. 140:44-53.
GIARDIA AND CRYPTOSPORIDIUM SPECIES AND GENOTYPES IN COYOTES (CANIS LATRANS) - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Fayer, R. 2006. Giardia and Cryptosporidium Species and Genotypes in Coyotes (Canis latrans). Journal of Zoo and Wildlife Medicine. 37(2):141-144.
POTENTIAL ZOONOTIC TRANSMISSION OF GIARDIA: THE ROLE OF DAIRY CATTLE - (Abstract Only)
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 Only)
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.
PREVALENCE OF SPECIES AND GENOTYPES OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM FOUND IN ONE TO TWO-YEAR OLD DAIRY CATTLE IN EASTERN UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Fayer, R., Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Greiner, E. 2005. Prevalence of species and genotypes of Cryptosporidium found in one to two-year old dairy cattle in Eastern United States. Veterinary Parasitology. 135:105-112
ENTEROCYTOZOON BIENEUSI GENOTYPES IN DAIRY CATTLE IN EASTERN UNITED STATES - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Santin, M., Trout, J.M., Fayer, R. 2005. Enterocytozoon bieneusi genotypes in dairy cattle in Eastern United States. Parasitology Research. 97:535-538
OVERVIEW OF THE EPIDEMIOLOGY OF CRYPTOSPORIDIUM AND GIARDIA - (Abstract Only)
Santin, M. 2005. Overview of the Epidemiology of Cryptosporidium and Giardia. 13th Annual Food Safety Farm to Table Conference, Mary 24-25, 2005, Moscow, Idaho.
PREVALENCE OF GIARDIA GENOTYPES IN DAIRY COWS IN SEVEN EASTERN STATES - (Abstract Only)
Trout, J.M., Santin, M., Greiner, E., Fayer, R. 2005. Prevalence of Giardia genotypes in dairy cows in seven eastern states [abstract]. American Society of Parasitologists. p. 44.