Abstract
Data suggest that C. parvum is now one of the three most commonly found enteropathogens causing diarrheal illness in humans worldwide. This article discusses the etiologic agents, epidemiology, clinical features, diagnosis, and treatment of cryptosporidiosis. To date, no effective therapy for cryptosporidiosis has been identified.
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
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Animals
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Cryptosporidiosis* / diagnosis
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Cryptosporidiosis* / epidemiology
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Cryptosporidiosis* / etiology
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Cryptosporidiosis* / therapy
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Cryptosporidium / classification
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Cryptosporidium / cytology
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Cryptosporidium / growth & development
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Cryptosporidium / pathogenicity*
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Histocytological Preparation Techniques
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Humans