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Definition of Cryptosporidium
1. Noun. A protozoan, of the genus ''Cryptosporidium'', that is an intestinal parasite of humans and other vertebrates; can cause diarrhea and other symptoms in cases of low immunity. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Cryptosporidium
1. [n -DIA]
Medical Definition of Cryptosporidium
1. A small intestinal parasite which commonly causes infection in only the immunocompromised host, such as the patient with AIDS. Symptoms of Cryptosporidium enterocolitis include watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain, flatulence and fever. Transmission is from faeces to mouth and from tainted water. Poor sanitation is a risk factor. Treatment is largely supportive. Antibiotics may be used in some cases. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Cryptosporidium
Literary usage of Cryptosporidium
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The ABCs of Safe & Healthy Child Care: A Handbook for Child Care Providers by Cynthia M. Hale, Jacqueline A. Polder (2000)
"Cryptosporidiosis in the Child Care Setting Cryptosporidiosis is an infectious
diarrheal disease caused by the cryptosporidium parasite. ..."
2. Resource Conservation: Hearing Before the Committee on Agriculture by DIANE Publishing Company (1998)
"The disease outbreak was caused by a protozoan, called cryptosporidium, ...
Studies on the environmental occurrence of cryptosporidium began in 1985 and in ..."
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