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What sort of disease is cryptosporidiosis?
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Parasite: Usually a diarrheal illness treatable with appropriate medication.
Answered 8/30/2012
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Infectious Disease: 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. dx: acid-staining test of stool or biopsied intestinal tissue & enzyme immunoassays for antigens.
Answered 7/12/2020
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