What Is A Cryptosporidium Infection (Cryptosporidiosis)? What Causes A Cryptosporidium Infection (Cryptosporidiosis)?
A cryptosporidium infection (cryptosporidiosis) is a gastrointestinal disease caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. The primary symptom is diarrhea. The illness begins when the tiny parasite enters the body and travels to the small intestine. Typically, it is an acute short-term infection that spreads through the fecal-oral route, often through contaminated water…
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