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What do you suggest if i had cryptosporidiosis a year ago?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

It probably resolved: Cryptosporidiosis is infection w cryptosporidium parasites that embed in small intestine walls. Sx's usually begin 2 to 10 days after exposure (ave of 7 days) w watery diarrhea, abdominal pain/cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever, weight loss & dehydration that resolve w/in 1 to 2 wks. Cryptosporidium dx: acid-staining test of stool or biopsied intestinal tissue & enzyme immunoassays for antigens.

Answered 7/12/2020

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