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Can you catch cryptosporidium from a infected person.
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Yes: This is a parasitic infection which is transmitted via a fecal-oral route, especially through contaminated waters. It is not a serious problem for healthy immunocompetent individuals but can be deadly for HIV-AIDS patients
Answered 3/21/2015
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Not directly: The parasite is shed in feces. It can be picked up from water, food, soil or surfaces. If those parasites are ingested, then infection pursues. Cryptosporidium dx: via acid-staining test of stool or biopsied intestinal tissue & enzyme immunoassays for antigens.
Answered 7/12/2020
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