Cryptosporidiosis is caused by the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidiosis causes disease in immunosuppressed persons, particualry those with CD4+ cell counts < 100 cells/mm3
Transmission occurs by ingesting fecally contaminated food or water, exposure to fecally contaminated surfaces and objects, or via fecal-oral, person-to-person contact[Goodgame 1996]
Clinical Manifestations
Diagnosis
Prevention of Exposure to the Pathogen
Primary Prophylaxis
Secondary Prophylaxis
Treatment
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