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I was told i had crypto they did a stool sample found out today what kind of cleaning should i do to my home on toys ext..and should i be scared?

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Cryptosporidiosis is: A parasitic intestinal infection that causes watery diarrhea, cramping, sometimes with nausea, ; headache, for about 2 weeks. The parasite is shed in the stool for several weeks after symptoms subside. To avoid its fecal-oral spread, trim your fingernails, wash your hands really well after each trip to the bathroom, ;, if you're really worried, don't prepare raw fruits ; vegetables for your family.

Answered 4/1/2014

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