1. The Body: Prevention And Treatment Of Cryptosporidiosis Information resources on this opportunistic infection, from The Body. http://www.thebody.com/treat/cryptosp.html

Prevention and Treatment of Cryptosporidiosis The Basics Water Safety Preventing Cryptosporidiosis and Similar Illnesses Treatment for Cryptosporidiosis The Basics Cryptosporidiosis (November 24, 2002) To read PDF, click here From New Mexico AIDS InfoNet Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide for Persons with HIV/AIDS (August 4, 2001) From Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cryptosporidiosis (March 21, 1997) A Simple Facts Sheet from AIDS Treatment Data Network Avoiding Cryptosporidiosis: What the HIV-Positive Patient Needs to Know (October 1996) From HIV Newsline Cryptosporidiosis in Patients with HIV Disease (October 1996) From HIV Newsline Water Safety Preventing Cryptosporidiosis and Similar Illnesses It's the Water (July 2000) In addition to drinking enough, people with HIV/AIDS need to consider water safety In Positive Living , from AIDS Project Los Angeles Chlorine May Not Protect Against Cryptosporidium in Swimming Pools (August 1999) In Survival News , from AIDS Survival Project Nutrition Watch: Is Drinking Water Sold in Vending Machines Safe for People with HIV? (November 1998) In Positive Living , from AIDS Project Los Angeles Prophylaxis for Cryptosporidiosis (April 1998) From HIV Newsline Is it Safe to Drink the Water?

2. Division Of Parasitic Diseases - Cryptosporidium Infection cryptosporidiosis (kriptoe-spo-rid-ee-oh-sis). Preventing cryptosporidiosis A Guideto Water Filters and Bottled Water. DPDx Lab Assistancecryptosporidiosis. http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/cryptosporidiosis/default.htm

Alphabetical Listing Travel Cryptosporidiosis (krip-toe-spo-rid-ee-oh-sis) Cryptosporidiosis Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide to Water Filters and Bottled Water Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide for People with Compromised Immune Systems Cryptosporidiosis Other Links Cryptosporidiosis Control and Prevention Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide for Persons with HIV/AIDS Cryptosporidiosis: Sources of Infection and Guidelines for Prevention Cryptosporidium and Water: A Public Health Handbook ... Recreational waterborne diseases Links outside CDC: Listings of Drinking Water Treatment Units Certified by NSF to Remove Cryptosporidium Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) Publication of CDC Surveillance Summaries (February 28, 1992 / 41(08);145-146) Human Cryptosporidiosis Alabama (May 21, 1982 / 31(19);252-4) Epidemiologic Notes and Reports Cryptosporidiosis: Assessment of Chemotherapy of Males with Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (November 12, 1982 / 31(44);589-592) Update: Treatment of Cryptosporidiosis in Patients with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) (March 09, 1984 / 33(9);117-9)

3. Page Moved - Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis, Version en español Further Information WadsworthCenter for Laboratories and Research. What is cryptosporidiosis? http://www.health.state.ny.us/nysdoh/consumer/crypto.htm

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4. Cryptosporidium Parvum Technical discussion covering transmission, biology, pathogenesis, prevention and control, future strategies for treatment and prevention, and related topics. http://www.cdfound.to.it/HTML/khan.htm

INTESTINAL (Protozoa) AND LIVER PARASITES SPOROZOEA Order: Eucoccidiida CRYPTOSPORIDIUM PARVUM A Review of Cryptosporidiosis Omar A. Khan , Associate Faculty, Dept. of International Health, Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, Suite 310, 111 Market Place Baltimore, Maryland 21202-4024 USA. Table of Contents Introduction Epidemiology Laboratory Aspects Sources of Information on Cryptosporidiosis ... References Introduction Cry3-ic C.parvum oocysts: diagnosis is based on identification of oocysts with specific stains as modified acid fast stain. Oocysts appear as bright pink to red organisms containing some dark granules and usually have a central clear area.(Mod. acid fast stain) By the mid-1950s, infectious diseases appeared to be receding from the U.S.. Today, microbial health threats are once more a source of concern; these diseases are in some cases resurgent, eg. tuberculosis, and some completely new to humans, eg. Cryptosporidiosis. Much has been made recently of these emerging infections, from Ebola to hantavirus to a new form of cholera.

5. Cryptosporidiosis Learn about cryptosporidiosis, what causes it, how to prevent it, and statistics http://www.mamashealth.com/crypto.asp

Mamashealth.com Home Category Links About Us Allergies Cancers Types of Diabetes ... Buy Health Books Links Add Mamashealth to your favorites Email Mama Floral Gift for your Loved Ones Tell A Friend about MAMA! ... Join Mamas Mailing List Donate $$$ and help support Mamashealth.com What is Cryptosporidium? Cryptosporidiosis (krip-toe-spo-rid-e-o-sis), is a diarrheal disease caused by a parasite. The parasite, is called Cryptosporidium parvum and is single celled. It can only be viewed under a microscopic. Cryptosporidium parvum can live in the intestine of humans and animals. The parasite is passed in the stool of an infected person or animal. The disease and the parasite are referred to as "Crypto." What is a Parasite? A parasite is an organism that grows, feeds, and is sheltered on or in a different organism while contributing nothing to the survival of its host. The cryptosporidium parvum parasite can survive outside of the body for long periods of time. It can do this because it is protected by an outer shell. The outer shell is very resistant to chlorine disinfection.

6. Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis is an infectious diarrheal disease caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. http://www.kidsource.com/health/Cryptosporidiosis.html

Cryptosporidiosis advertisement Source Centers for Disease Control Related Articles The ABC's of Safe and Healthy Child Care Diarrheal Diseases in the Child Care Setting Rotavirus Diarrhea Preventing Dehydration in Children Forums Health, Safety, Nutrition and Kids KidSource Store Mayo Clinic Family Health Book by American Academy of Pediatrics Advertisement Cryptosporidiosis is an infectious diarrheal disease caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. Cryptosporidiosis is a common cause of diarrhea in children, especially those in child care settings. Symptoms usually include watery diarrhea and stomach ache, but can also include nausea and vomiting, general ill feeling, and fever. Healthy people who contract cryptosporidiosis almost always get better without any specific treatment. Symptoms can come and go for up to 30 days, but usually subside in less. However, cryptosporidiosis can cause severe illness in persons with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV infection or those taking drugs that suppress the immune system. Cryptosporidiosis is spread through fecal-oral transmission by feces of an infected person or an object that has been contaminated with the infected person's feces. Infection can also occur if someone ingests food or water contaminated with the parasite. Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks in child care settings are most common during late summer/early fall (August/September), but may occur at any time. The spread of cryptosporidiosis is highest among children who are not toilet-trained, and higher among toddlers than infants, probably due to the toddlers' increased movement and interaction among other children. For child care providers, the risk is greatest for those who change diapers.

7. Cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet Department of Health Family Services Programs Services Partners Providers Licensing Reference Center Search Disease Fact Sheet Series cryptosporidiosis What is cryptosporidiosis? cryptosporidiosis is an illness caused by the protozoan http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/healthtips/BCD/Cryptosporidiosis.htm

Licensing Reference Center Search Disease Fact Sheet Series: Cryptosporidiosis What is cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis is an illness caused by the protozoan Cryptosporidium , a single-celled parasite. Is cryptosporidiosis a new disease? Although Cryptosporidium is not new, it was not recognized as a cause of human disease until 1976. What are the signs and symptoms of cryptosporidiosis? By far, the most common symptom is diarrhea which is usually watery and profuse, and often accompanied by abdominal cramping. Nausea, vomiting, fever, headache and loss of appetite may also occur. Rarely, the parasite can cause an inflammation of the gall bladder or infect the lining of the respiratory tract causing pneumonia. Some persons infected with Cryptosporidium may not become ill. Who is susceptible to cryptosporidiosis and how long does the illness last? All persons are presumed susceptible to infection with Cryptosporidium . In most healthy persons with normal immune systems, signs and symptoms generally persist for two weeks or less, although they may improve and then worsen during that time period. However, immune compromised persons may be unable to clear the parasite and may have much more severe and long lasting illness. (Some examples of immune compromised persons include people receiving cancer chemotherapy, kidney dialysis patients, persons on steroid therapy, people infected with HIV, and patients with Crohn's disease.)

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9. Division Of Parasitic Diseases - Cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet Back cryptosporidiosis (kriptoe-spo-rid-ee-oh-sis). What is Cryptosporidium?cryptosporidiosis (krip-toe-spo-rid-eo-sis), is a diarrheal http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/parasites/cryptosporidiosis/factsht_cryptosporidio

Alphabetical Listing Travel Cryptosporidiosis (krip-toe-spo-rid-ee-oh-sis) What is Cryptosporidium Cryptosporidiosis (krip-toe-spo-rid-e-o-sis), is a diarrheal disease caused by a microscopic parasite, Cryptosporidium parvum . It can live in the intestine of humans and animals and is passed in the stool of an infected person or animal. Both the disease and the parasite are also known as "Crypto." The parasite is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and makes it very resistant to chlorine disinfection. During the past two decades, Crypto has become recognized as one of the most common causes of waterborne disease (drinking and recreational) in humans in the United States. The parasite is found in every region of the United States and throughout the world. What are the symptoms of Crypto? Symptoms include diarrhea, loose or watery stool, stomach cramps, upset stomach, and a slight fever. Some people have no symptoms. How long after infection do symptoms appear? Symptoms generally begin 2-10 days after being infected.

10. This Page Has Moved The Center for Disease Control and Prevention presents an overview of this parasitic disease. Includes tips on how to protect yourself. Alphabetical Listing Travel. cryptosporidiosis. (kriptoe-spo-rid-ee-oh-sis) http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/dpd/crypto.htm

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11. ADAP Drugs: Paromomycin Used to treat diarrhea in people who are infected with cryptosporidiosis (crypto) or intestinal amoebiasis. Site includes drug description, side effects, and dosage. http://www.atdn.org/access/drugs/paro.html

paromomycin (Humatin) Drug description Paromomycin is used to treat diarrhea in people who are infected with cryptosporidiosis (crypto) or intestinal amoebiasis. Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a tiny organism which invades the intestinal tract. Crypto is one of the most common and certainly the most devastating gastrointestinal infection in people with HIV. Infection can occur with T4 cell counts under 100. The severity and duration of crypto are directly dependent on the immune status of the person infected. The primary symptom is diarrhea, which is profuse, watery, non-bloody, and often chronic. Infection is often accompanied by accelerated weight loss, as much as 20-30 percent of total body weight within a few weeks. Vomiting and crampy abdominal pain, at times severe, occur frequently as the illness persists. Anorexia, flatulence, and muscle aches occur, but fever is unusual. A recent study found that although cryptosporidiosis can sometimes get better on it's own, treatment with paromomycin was no better than a placebo or dummy pill. Side effects Adverse GI effects of paromomycin include anorexia, nausea, vomiting, gastric burning and pain, abdominal cramps, and diarrhea.

12. CDC/NCHSTP-Division Of HIV/AIDS Prevention CDCOpportunistic Infection Series, covering cryptosporidiosis, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Toxoplasmosis, Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia (PCP), and opportunistic infections from handling pets or other animals. http://www.cdc.gov/nchstp/hiv_aids/pubs/brochure.htm

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13. FDA/CFSAN Bad Bug Book Cryptosporidium Parvum Pulmonary and tracheal cryptosporidiosis are diagnosed by biopsy and staining. http://www.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap24.html

C enter for F ood S A pplied N utrition Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook Cryptosporidium parvum 1. Name of the Organism: Cryptosporidium parvum Cryptosporidium parvum , a single-celled animal, i.e., a protozoa, is an obligate intracellular parasite. It has been given additional species names when isolated from different hosts. It is currently thought that the form infecting humans is the same species that causes disease in young calves. The forms that infect avian hosts and those that infect mice are not thought capable of infecting humans. Cryptosporidium sp. infects many herd animals (cows, goats, sheep among domesticated animals, and deer and elk among wild animals). The infective stage of the organism, the oocyst is 3 um in diameter or about half the size of a red blood cell. The sporocysts are resistant to most chemical disinfectants, but are susceptible to drying and the ultraviolet portion of sunlight. Some strains appear to be adapted to certain hosts but cross-strain infectivity occurs and may or may not be associated with illness. The species or strain infecting the respiratory system is not currently distinguished from the form infecting the intestines. 2. Nature of Acute Disease:

14. Cryptosporidiosis - The Body: An AIDS And HIV Information Resource cryptosporidiosis. cryptosporidium.. medical alternative treatmentsuggestions (Oct 26, 2001) MAC and cryptosporidosis (Feb 7, 2000 http://www.thebody.com/Forums/AIDS/Infections/Archive/Cryptosporidiosis/

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15. Cryptosporidium Parvum Oocysts Waterborne Parasitic Protozoan Information related to the disease, routes of contamination, life cycle, testing and water treatment. http://wilkes.edu/~eqc/crypto.htm

Wilkes University Center for Environmental Quality GeoEnvironmental Sciences and Engineering Department Cryptosporidium Oocysts - Waterborne Pathogen Cryptosporidium Parvum Cryptosporidium is a protozoan organism which causes the parasitic infection, cryptosporidiosis. It exists in either the free-swimming (trophozoite) form or the oocyst (dormant) form. Cryptosporidium parvum is now recognized as a human pathogen which can cause severe diarrheal illness. Possible Sources Lifecycle Potential Health Hazards Treatment ... Testing SOURCE: Members of the genus Cryptosporidium are placed taxonomically within the phylum Apicomplexa, order Eucoccidiorida, suborder Eimeriorina, and family Cryptosporidiidae. Species infect epithelial surfaces, especially those along the gut, and can be found in a wide range of vertebrates, including humans. Cryptosporidium parvum infects the small intestine of an unusually wide range of mammals, including humans (Tyzzer, 1912). Ingestion of drinking water contaminated with viable Cryptosporidium oocysts, the environmentally resistant form of the organism, is the major mode of transmission. Cryptosporidium is introduced into the water supply via animal excreta containing oocysts. Important reservoirs of the oocysts include cattle, sheep and pigs. Cryptosporidium is also found in wild animal populations. The organism is more prevalent in ruminants such as deer, elk, moose and caribou and is primarily found in neonates of these species. Person to person transmission is common, especially in child daycare settings. Direct contact with infected animals, especially calves and lambs, can cause illness in exposed persons. Contaminated food can also cause infections.

16. FDA/CFSAN Bad Bug Book Cryptosporidium Parvum 2. Nature of Acute Disease Intestinal, tracheal, or pulmonary cryptosporidiosis.3. Nature of Disease CDC Case Definition. What is a Case Definition ? http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~mow/chap24.html

C enter for F ood S A pplied N utrition Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook Cryptosporidium parvum 1. Name of the Organism: Cryptosporidium parvum Cryptosporidium parvum , a single-celled animal, i.e., a protozoa, is an obligate intracellular parasite. It has been given additional species names when isolated from different hosts. It is currently thought that the form infecting humans is the same species that causes disease in young calves. The forms that infect avian hosts and those that infect mice are not thought capable of infecting humans. Cryptosporidium sp. infects many herd animals (cows, goats, sheep among domesticated animals, and deer and elk among wild animals). The infective stage of the organism, the oocyst is 3 um in diameter or about half the size of a red blood cell. The sporocysts are resistant to most chemical disinfectants, but are susceptible to drying and the ultraviolet portion of sunlight. Some strains appear to be adapted to certain hosts but cross-strain infectivity occurs and may or may not be associated with illness. The species or strain infecting the respiratory system is not currently distinguished from the form infecting the intestines. 2. Nature of Acute Disease:

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18. MEDLINEplus: Cryptosporidiosis Topics. cryptosporidiosis. Contents of Organizations. Search MEDLINEfor recent research articles on • cryptosporidiosis. You may http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/cryptosporidiosis.html

Skip navigation Other health topics: A B C D ... List of All Topics Cryptosporidiosis Contents of this page: General/Overviews Prevention/Screening Organizations Search MEDLINE for recent research articles on Cryptosporidiosis You may also be interested in these MEDLINEplus related pages: AIDS and Infections Drinking Water Parasitic Diseases Immune System/AIDS ... Infections General/Overviews Cryptosporidiosis (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases) Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov: Cryptosporidiosis (National Institutes of Health) Prevention/Screening Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide for People with Compromised Immune Systems (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases) Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide to Water Filters and Bottled Water (National Center for Infectious Diseases, Division of Parasitic Diseases) What Is Crypto? (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) You Can Prevent CRYPTO (Cryptosporidiosis) : A Guide for People with HIV Infection (National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention) Also available in: Spanish Specific Conditions/Aspects Cryptosporidiosis: Health Information for International Travel, 2001-2002

19. OI: Cryptosporidiosis -- ÆGIS . cryptosporidiosis isan infection of the intestines caused by a parasite Cryptosporidium parvum.......cryptosporidiosis. crypto protozoal infection http://www.aegis.com/topics/oi/oi-crypto.html

Cryptosporidiosis "crypto" This is part of a series on Opportunistic Infections ("OIs"). Please note that This Page Is Just A Starting Point: who specializes in treating HIV. Finding The Latest Information: Advances in treating opportunistic infections can happen at any time, so the material on this page may be outdated. Some links in the see also section at the bottom of this page are actually special database links. They may contain information published after this page was written. Classification protozoal infection Description Cryptosporidiosis is an infection of the intestines caused by a parasite Cryptosporidium parvum The disease is spread through contaminated water or fecal-oral contact (e.g., rimming, or eating contaminated raw foods such as salad). Symptoms: diarrhea (watery and/or explosive), cramps, flatulence. The US Centers For Disease Control considers this an AIDS-defining condition Cryptosporidiosis, chronic intestinal (greater than 1 month's duration) Danger Zone Any CD4+ count can get cryptosporidiosis. Dangerous mainly for those with 50 or fewer CD4+ cells/mm NOTE: If you are undergoing treatment that has increased your CD4+ levels, see the important note on

20. AEGiS-NMAIN: Cryptosporidiosis A nontechnical fact sheet on cryptosporidiosis, an opportunistic infectionrelated to HIV disease. WHAT IS cryptosporidiosis? cryptosporidiosis http://www.aegis.com/pubs/nmap/502-cryptosporidiosis.html

Cryptosporidiosis New Mexico AIDS InfoNet - Revised June 24, 1999 WHAT IS CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS? CAN CRYPTO BE PREVENTED? HOW IS CRYPTO TREATED? THE BOTTOM LINE Print this Fact Sheet on a single page using: Microsoft Word Adobe Acrobat WHAT IS CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS? Cryptosporidiosis (Crypto) is an infection. It is caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum. Parasites get their nutrients from another living organism (the host). Crypto mainly affects the intestines and causes diarrhea. Crypto is easily spread by contaminated food or water, or direct contact with an infected person or animal. About 15% to 20% of people with AIDS are infected with crypto. Only some of these infections lead to serious disease. Crypto causes diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps. In people with healthy immune systems, these symptoms do not last more than about a week. But crypto may continue for a long time if the immune system is damaged. This usually happens with T-cell counts below 300. Diarrhea can interfere with the absorption of nutrients. If it continues for a long time, you can develop serious weight loss ( wasting Several diseases cause similar problems. To confirm a diagnosis, doctors usually check your stool (bowel movement) for parasites and their eggs. This is called an "O and P" or "ova and parasites" test.

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