Cryptosporidium and Giardia Occurrence Data in Wildlife from Arctic Alaska, 2012-2017
August 30, 2023
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.
Citation Information
| Publication Year | 2023 |
|---|---|
| Title | Cryptosporidium and Giardia Occurrence Data in Wildlife from Arctic Alaska, 2012-2017 |
| DOI | 10.5066/F7V122ZV |
| Authors | Caroline R Van Hemert |
| Product Type | Data Release |
| Record Source | USGS Digital Object Identifier Catalog |
| USGS Organization | Alaska Science Center |
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