Occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts in edible frogs (Rana species) sold for human consumption in Hanwa frog market, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria

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*Corresponding author: Dr. Grace Sabo Nok Kia, Department of Veterinary Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. Tel: +2349056362828 E-mail: gracegracekia@gmail.com All experimental procedures involving animals were conducted in accordance to Humane Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Amphibian Protocol and approved by Ahmadu Bello University Ethics Committee. Foundation Project: Supported by Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria Nigeria (Grant No. ABU/P18758 to GSNK). The journal implements double-blind peer review practiced by specially invited international editorial board members.