Occurrence of (oo)cysts of Cryptosporidium and Giardia on vegetables across Nepal
Retina Shrestha, Bhanu Bhakta Neupane, Basant Giri
This study assesses the prevalence of Cryptosporidium and Giardia (oo)cysts in vegetables across Nepal using smartphone microscopy, finding 37.5% overall contamination with higher rates in spinach and during monsoon seasons.
bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology