Disease or Syndrome
cryptosporidiosis
[ krip-toh-spawr-i-dahy-oh-sis, spohr ]
Subclass of:
Intestinal Diseases, Parasitic;
Protozoan Infections, Animal;
Coccidiosis
Also called:
Crypto
Definitions related to cryptosporidiosis:
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An infection that is caused by Cryptosporidium parvum or hominis, which is acquired by inhalation or ingestion of infectious spores, and which typically manifests as acute enteritis.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Cryptosporidiosis (crypto) is an illness caused by a parasite. The parasite lives in soil, food, and water. It may also be on surfaces that have been contaminated with feces (poop). You can become infected by swallowing the parasite, if it is in your food, drinking water, or water that you swim in. You can also get it by touching your mouth with contaminated hands. The most common symptom of crypto is watery diarrhea. Other symptoms include Dehydration; Weight loss; Stomach cramps or pain; Fever; Nausea; Vomiting . Contact your health care provider if you have watery diarrhea that lasts more than a few days. Most people with crypto get better without treatment within one to two weeks. But crypto can cause serious problems in people with weak immune systems, like those with HIV/AIDS. To reduce your risk of crypto, wash your hands often, only drink water that you know is safe, and wash or peel fresh fruits and vegetables before eating. Centers for Disease Control and PreventionMedlinePlusU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Intestinal infection with organisms of the genus CRYPTOSPORIDIUM. It occurs in both animals and humans. Symptoms include severe DIARRHEA.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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Intestinal infection with protozoa of the genus Cryptosporidium; occurs in both animals and humans; symptoms include severe diarrhea.CRISP ThesaurusNational Institutes of Health, 2006
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Cryptosporidiosis is infection with the protozoan Cryptosporidium. The primary symptom is watery diarrhea, often with other signs of gastrointestinal distress. Illness is typically self-limited in immunocompetent patients but can be persistent and severe in patients with AIDS. Diagnosis is by identification of the organism or antigen in...Merck & Co., Inc., 2020
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Human cryptosporidiosis is caused by infection with apicomplexan protozoans of the genus Cryptosporidium. Human illness was formerly thought to be caused by a single species, but molecular studies have demonstrated that it is caused by at least 15 different species.WebMD, 2019
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Cryptosporidium infection (cryptosporidiosis) is an illness caused by tiny, one-celled cryptosporidium parasites. When cryptosporidia (krip-toe-spoe-RID-e-uh) enter your body, they travel to your small intestine and then burrow into the walls. Later, they're shed in your feces.Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
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Cryptosporidiosis is an illness caused by the parasite, Cryptosporidium. The condition is most commonly associated with watery diarrhea. Other signs and symptoms may include dehydration, weight loss, stomach cramps, fever, nausea and/or vomiting. Cryptosporidiosis occurs when the parasite enters the body, often through contaminated food...National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences
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Cryptosporidiosis is illness caused by the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium , characterized by watery diarrhea and often accompanied by abdominal cramps, loss of appetite, low-grade fever, nausea, and/or vomiting. Symptoms, which usually last for up to 2 weeks and sometimes up to 4 weeks, may relapse after initial resolution....Athenahealth, Inc., 2019
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