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However, identifying non\u2013C. parvum\/C. hominis species that infect humans could reveal additional behaviors or exposures that contribute to cryptosporidiosis. Here, we identify species, non\u2013C. parvum\/C. hominis species causing infections and determine their distribution within New York State.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>To do this, real-time polymerase chain reaction was used to prescreen and eliminate samples containing C. parvum and C. hominis. Sanger sequencing and targeted next-generation sequencing were used to identify non\u2013C. parvum\/C. hominis species.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>During 2022 and 2023, a total of 130 human clinical specimens were determined to contain 1 of the less common Cryptosporidium species. The 2 most frequently observed were Cryptosporidium mortiferum (n = 38) and Cryptosporidium felis (n = 33). The main reservoir hosts for these 2 species are chipmunks and cats, respectively. Additional species were also observed, although at lower frequencies.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>These results highlight the public health importance of non\u2013C. parvum\/C. hominis species. 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