21. Simple Facts Sheets: Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis. cryptosporidiosis is caused by Cryptosporidium, aprotozoa infection that usually infects the gastrointestinal tract. http://www.atdn.org/simple/crypto.html

a Simple Facts Sheet from the AIDS Treatment Data Network cryptosporidiosis Cryptosporidiosis is caused by Cryptosporidium, a protozoa infection that usually infects the gastrointestinal tract. The most common symptom is diarrhea along with cramping abdominal pain, especially in the right side. The diarrhea can be profuse and watery. Infection can also cause loss of appetite and vomiting. In people whose immune systems aren't compromised, infection is either without symptoms or symptoms go away on their own, usually in 30 days. However, in young children and immunocompromised adults, infection can cause severe and lengthy illness. Diagnosis is made by the identification of the parasite in fecal smears or by intestinal biopsy. Cryptosporidiosis has recently been added to the list of infections that must be reported by doctors and other health-care providers to the New York City Department of Health. The primary way of getting infected is person to person via the fecal-oral route. Those at highest risk are young children, especially those in day care, those who engage in oral-anal sex, and close personal contacts of infected patients. Some outbreaks have been traced to water supply systems. Cryptosporidiosis was first found in a human in 1976. Before that, cryptosporidiosis was thought to only infect animals and was considered a veterinary problem. Around 1983, the number of human cases began to rise.

22. DPDx - Cryptosporidiosis http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/Cryptosporidiosis.htm

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23. Cryptosporidiosis - Image Library Page 2 Last Modified . Cryptosporidium parvum, Oocysts of Cryptosporidiumparvum stained by the modified acidfast method. Against a http://www.dpd.cdc.gov/dpdx/HTML/ImageLibrary/A-F/Cryptosporidiosis/body_Cryptos

[Last Modified: [Cryptosporidium spp. Oocysts of Cryptosporidium parvum stained by the modified acid-fast method. Against a blue-green background, the oocysts stand out in a bright red stain. Sporozoites are visible inside the two oocysts to the right. Page 2 of 7

24. New York City Department Of Health And Mental Hygiene - Communicable Disease - C cryptosporidiosis. What is cryptosporidiosis? Extra Precautions to Avoid cryptosporidiosisfor Persons with HIV/AIDS or Other Causes of Immunosuppression. http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/cd/cdcry.html

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Bureau of Communicable Disease Cryptosporidiosis What is cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium parvum , which until 1976 was not known to cause disease in humans. Cryptosporidiosis was responsible for a large outbreak of diarrheal disease in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1993, due to contamination of the public drinking water supply. In 2001, there were 123 cases reported among New York City residents (rate of 1.5 cases per 100,000 persons). Who gets cryptosporidiosis? Anyone, but it causes more severe illness in persons with HIV/AIDS and others with impaired immune systems. How is cryptosporidiosis spread? Infected animals and humans have Cryptosporidium in their digestive systems. Calves are often infected, although any cat or dog, farm animal, or wild mammal can become infected. When infected, Cryptosporidium oocysts (egg-like forms of the organism)are passed in their stool (feces). People can become infected by touching stool (feces) or objects contaminated by stool (feces) and then touching their mouth with unwashed hands. Persons and animals can also become infected by drinking water or eating raw or undercooked food that is contaminated with stool (feces) from infected animals or persons. Some people have become sick after swimming in public pools contaminated with stools (feces) from infected persons. Sexual activity presents a risk whenever there is fecal contamination. It may take very few oocysts to cause infection.

25. Cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet. PDF Version of this Fact Sheet. Cryptosporidium Thereis no specific treatment for cryptosporidiosis. Replacing http://edcp.org/html/crypto.html

EDCP Mission/Vision General Information on Bioterrorism Bioterrorism Information for Health Care Provide rs ... ImmuNet Cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet This page has moved. You will be redirected to the new location in 5 seconds or you can click on the link below: http://www.edcp.org/factsheets/crpto.html Back Top Print Version Links marked with are PDF. Download Adobe Acrobat Reader for viewing .pdf files View this page in German Spanish French Italian Portuguese Family Health Administration Home Site Map Factsheet Index ... Site Use Policies To address technical problems or make suggestions regarding this site send email to: webmaster@dhmh.state.md.us CommunityHealth Administration Last Modified 02/14/2003 07:51:39 PM

26. Cryptosporidiosis Action Plan For Maryland cryptosporidiosis Action Plan for Maryland. Maryland cryptosporidiosis Task Marylandcryptosporidiosis Task Force The Maryland cryptosporidiosis http://edcp.org/guidelines/crypto98.html

EDCP Mission/Vision General Information on Bioterrorism Bioterrorism Information for Health Care Provide rs ... ImmuNet Cryptosporidiosis Action Plan for Maryland Maryland Cryptosporidiosis Task Force Goals of the Cryptosporidi Plan of Action in Maryland Public Health Response and Risk Communication ... References Introduction: Cryptosporidium parvum, a protozoan parasite, is found in the feces of infected people, cattle, and other domestic animals. It has been a recognized human pathogen since 1976. It affects people with HIV infection and other immunosuppressed persons more severely than the general population. It has been identified as a cause of sporadic human gastrointestinal disease and sometimes of outbreaks - the largest being the 1993 waterborne outbreak in Milwaukee in which more than 400,000 persons became ill. It has also been transmitted by person-to-person contact in child care setting, through food, and through sexual activity that involve contact with feces. Cryptosporidiosis has become a significant public health issue, particularly because studies indicate that Cryptosporidium oocysts are present in 65%-97% of surface water prior to treatment (i.e., rivers, lakes, and streams) tested throughout the U.S. Because Cryptosporidium is highly resistant to chemical disinfectants used to treat drinking water, physical removal of the parasite from water by filtration is an important component of the municipal water treatment process.

27. Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis. (This material is provided for informational purposes onlyand is not a substitute for medical care. What is cryptosporidiosis? http://www.state.sd.us/doh/Pubs/crypto.htm

South Dakota Department of Health - Office of Disease Prevention - 605-773-3737 in South Dakota only) CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS (This material is provided for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical care. Direct specific questions to your medical provider.) What is cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cryptosporidium. This organism has long been recognized as a parasite of a wide variety of vertebrates but it was not noted to cause disease in man until 1976. Since then, it has been identified as a cause of sporadic human gastrointestinal disease as well as large common source outbreaks, particularly water-borne outbreaks. Who gets cryptosporidiosis? Anyone can get cryptosporidiosis, but there are some groups of people who are at increased risk for getting it such as children and care providers at daycare centers, people who drink contaminated water, people exposed to human feces through sexual contact or while caring for a person with cryptosporidiosis, and people that work closely with animals, especially domestic animals. How is the parasite spread?

28. Cryptosporidium And Cryptosporidiosis In persons with weakened immune systems, cryptosporidiosis can be chronicand lifethreatening. Q. Who is at risk for severe cryptosporidiosis? http://www.hcinfo.com/cryptosporidium_faq.htm

Home E-mail About us Link to us ... Publications store hcinfo.com For publications on Cryptosporidium , visit http://hcinfo.com Would you like to be notified about outbreaks, new publications, and new technology? To get our free monthly e-newsletter, click here and send e-mail without changing the Subject line. We will not distribute your email address to anyone. Legionella Training Courses Valuable for facility managers, water treatment specialists, safety directors, plumbing engineers, infection control professionals, plumbing inspectors, code officials, public health officials, and indoor air quality specialists. Get more information Register for a course Bring a customized program to your facility Host the seminar in your city Cryptosporidium FAQ What is Cryptosporidium and how is it transmitted?

29. Cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet - Public Health - Seattlle & King County cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet including its definition, symptoms, and preventionmeasures. Communicable Disease Fact Sheet cryptosporidiosis. http://www.metrokc.gov/health/prevcont/crypto.htm

Communicable Disease Fact Sheet CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS What Is It? Symptoms How Is It Spread? Prevention ... Cryptosporidiosis in King County What Is It? Cryptosporidiosis is an illness in which a parasite, Cryptosporidium parvum , is present in the intestinal tract. The parasite produces cysts (eggs) which are passed from the body in the stool (bowel movements). People with strong, healthy immune systems usually recover on their own. People with weak immune systems may have symptoms for longer periods and repeated illness episodes. Symptoms Symptoms mostly consist of watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and lack of appetite. Sometimes fever, nausea, vomiting, and headache. Many people may have a mild and brief diarrhea or no symptoms at all. How Is It Spread? Cryptosporidium can be found naturally in lakes and streams. People who drink water from streams or lakes may swallow the cysts. Cryptosporidium can also spread from one person to another directly or via contaminated objects or food if the infected person does not wash hands well after going to the bathroom. When others eat food or drink fluids contaminated with these cysts, they will become infected. Animals can have Cryptosporidium and pass it on to people who handle or clean up after the animal or when animal feces (bowel movements) contaminate water or food supplies.

30. EMedicine - Cryptosporidiosis : Article By Damon Eisen, MD cryptosporidiosis Human cryptosporidiosis is caused by infectionwith the Apicomplexa protozoan, Cryptosporidium parvum. This http://www.emedicine.com/MED/topic484.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Medicine, Ob/Gyn, Psychiatry, and Surgery Infectious Diseases Cryptosporidiosis Last Updated: August 26, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: calf scours, slim disease, Cryptosporidium parvum AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Damon Eisen, MD , Clinical Senior Lecturer, Department of Medicine, University of Queensland Editor(s): Jeffrey D Band, MD , Clinical Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University; Director, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and International Medicine, William Beaumont Hospital; Francisco Talavera, PharmD, PhD , Senior Pharmacy Editor, Pharmacy, eMedicine; Joseph F John, Jr, MD , Chief, Medical Specialty Services, Charleston Veterans Affairs Medical Center; Professor, Department of Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina; Eleftherios Mylonakis, MD, PhD

31. EMedicine - Cryptosporidiosis : Article By Athena P Kourtis, MD, PhD cryptosporidiosis Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite that was first associatedwith human gastrointestinal disease in 1976. cryptosporidiosis. http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic516.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties CME PDA ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Pediatrics Parasitology Cryptosporidiosis Last Updated: December 13, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: Cryptosporidium AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: Athena P Kourtis, MD, PhD , Assistant Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Divisions of Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology, Emory University School of Medicine Athena P Kourtis, MD, PhD, is a member of the following medical societies: American Academy of Pediatrics , and Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society Editor(s): Michael D Nissen, BMedSc, MBBS, FRACP, FRCPA , Director of Infectious Diseases, Royal Children's Hospital at Brisbane, Australia; Senior Lecturer, Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Queensland, Australia; Robert Konop, PharmD , Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Section of Clinical Pharmacology, University of Minnesota;

32. Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis. cryptosporidiosis is an infectious diarrheal diseasecaused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. cryptosporidiosis http://babyparenting.about.com/library/blillnessCrypto.htm

zfp=-1 About Search in this topic on About on the Web in Products Web Hosting with Lynn M. Johnson Your Guide to one of hundreds of sites Home Articles Forums ... Help zmhp('style="color:#fff"') Subjects BUYER'S GUIDE Before You Buy Top Picks Potty Training Books ... All articles on this topic Stay up-to-date! Subscribe to our newsletter. Advertising Free Credit Report Free Psychics Advertisement Cryptosporidiosis 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 stomach ache But can also include: nausea vomiting general ill feeling 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.

33. Project Inform's Cryptosporidiosis [ HIV / AIDS Treatment Information ] Preventing cryptosporidiosis A Guide for People with Compromised Immune SystemsJanuary 2003 View PDF Esta información en español (Spanish Translation). http://www.projinf.org/fs/cryptos.html

Search Contact Us Feedback Calendar ... Site Map Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide for People with Compromised Immune Systems January 2003 View PDF Esta información en español (Spanish Translation) TABLE OF CONTENTS What are the symptoms of Crypto? How long after infection do symptoms appear? How long will symptoms last? Who might be immuno-compromised or have a weakened immune system? ... How can I protect myself from Crypto? Reprinted from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Cryptosporidiosis (krip-toe-spor-id-ee-o-sis), is a diarrheal disease caused by a microscopic parasite, Cryptosporidium parvum , that 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 2 decades, Crypto has become recognized as one of the most common causes of waterborne disease (drinking water and recreational water) 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?

34. Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis is an illness caused by the protozoan Cryptosporidium,a singlecelled parasite. cryptosporidiosis. What is cryptosporidiosis? http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/954992544.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Infections/Infectious Diseases By keywords: infection cryptosporidium diarrhea Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> 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. Most people had never heard of the disease until 1993, when over 400,000 people in Milwaukee, Wisconsin became ill after drinking water contaminated with the parasite. Since the Milwaukee outbreak, concern about the safety of drinking water has increased, and new attention has been focused on determining and reducing the risk for cryptosporidiosis from community and municipal water supplies. 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

35. Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis. What Is cryptosporidiosis? cryptosporidiosis is a type facewasher. How Can I Avoid Getting cryptosporidiosis? By Following http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phd/hprot/idci/cry.html

Department of Human Services Government of Victoria Australia home news ... about Cryptosporidiosis What Is Cryptosporidiosis? Cryptosporidiosis is a type of gastroenteritis (gastro) caused by a parasite Cryptosporidium which lives in the bowel. Anyone can be infected by cryptosporidiosis. What Are the Symptoms of Cryptosporidiosis? The most common symptoms of cryptosporidiosis are diarrhoea and stomach cramps. The disease may sometimes be mild but it can be a life threatening illness in people whose immune systems are already weakened by disease. After infection it usually takes between one and twelve days before you become ill. To trace the cause of the illness, it is necessary to know where you were and what you ate and drank in the two weeks before you became ill. Illness may last several weeks. Where Are Cryptosporidiosis Found? Cryptosporidiosis are found in humans and in wild, pet and farm animals. How Is Cryptosporidiosis Spread?

36. Guidelines For The Control Of Infectious Diseases - Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis. Victorian Statutory Requirement. cryptosporidiosis is aparasitic protozoan infection that affects the gastrointestinal tract. http://www.dhs.vic.gov.au/phb/hprot/inf_dis/bluebook/cryptspo.htm

Public Health Division Department of Human Services Government of Victoria Australia home news ... about THE BLUE BOOK : Guidelines for the control of infectious diseases Contents Cryptosporidiosis Victorian Statutory Requirement Statutory notification is not required. Note Notification if Cryptosporidium spp are isolated from water supplies, or are associated with a food or water-borne illness outbreak Infectious Agents Cryptosporidium spp. (coccidian protozoa). Clinical Features Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic protozoan infection that affects the gastrointestinal tract. The major symptoms are watery diarrhoea associated with cramping abdominal pain. The disease may sometimes be mild, but in persons with impaired immunity, particularly those with AIDS, it may be a life-threatening illness. Public Health Significance and Occurrence Cryptosporidiosis occurs worldwide. Young children, the families of infected persons, homosexual men, travellers, health care workers and people in close contact with animals comprise most reported cases. Small outbreaks may occur related to child care centres. Substantial water-borne outbreaks have been reported in the United States in 1993.

37. Cryptosporidiosis Large outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have occurred in cities when thecity water supply has become contaminated. cryptosporidiosis http://ehs.ucdavis.edu/animal/health/crypto.html

Cryptosporidium parvum is a protozoan parasite can infect mammals, birds, reptiles and even fish. It belongs to a larger group of parasites that are collectively called “coccidia”. Cryptosporidium is a common cause of human diarrhea, although it’s less common than diarrhea caused by human viruses. Large outbreaks of Cryptosporidiosis have occurred in cities when the city water supply has become contaminated. Cryptosporidiosis is especially common in the young, both in animals and in man. Most infected people recover without treatment but C. parvum can cause especially severe disease in people that have weakened immune systems or who are positive for HIV. People and animals are infected with C. parvum when they allow fecal material from an infected person or animal to enter their mouth. The organism reproduces rapidly in the intestine, and the feces of infected animals and humans are highly infectious. The disease is diagnosed by finding oocysts in the feces of patient. The oocysts are highly resistant to disinfectants. Infected feces from wild or domestic animals may cause ponds, lakes, and reservoirs to become contaminated. Two to ten days after ingesting the organism, a watery diarhea may develop, often accompanied by cramping, nausea, and malaise. Healthy individuals generally recover in 3-14 days without any treatment. In people whose immune systems are compromised, the diarrhea can be much worse, and the organism can sometimes invade organs other than the intestine.

38. Cryptosporidiosis cryptosporidiosis up. Related topics cryptosporidiosis fact sheet,This short document is a patient information fact sheet provided http://omni.ac.uk/browse/mesh/detail/C0010418L0010418.html

Cryptosporidiosis [up] Related topics: other Giardiasis Malaria Toxoplasmosis Cryptosporidiosis fact sheet This short document is a patient information fact sheet provided by the Epidemiology and Disease Control Program for the State of Maryland Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. It includes information on the symptoms, treatment and prevention of cryptosporidiosis. Cryptosporidiosis Patient Education Public Health Reducing exposure to cryptosporidial infection : advice for families with an immuno-compromised child This leaflet, aimed at parents of immuno-compromised children, provides information about cryptosporidial infection. It explains what the infection is, who is most at risk, how it is spread, and how to reduce the risk of acquiring it, and medication. Published on the Web by Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital (GOSH) and the Institute of Child Health (ICH). Also available in PDF requiring Adobe Acrobat Reader. Child Cryptosporidiosis Immunocompromised Host Patient Education Handout [Publication Type] Last modified 28/Mar/2003 [Low Graphics]

39. Vermont Department Of Health cryptosporidiosis. Click on the document below for a fact sheet regardingcryptosporidiosis. cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet PDF file. http://www.state.vt.us/health/crsporid.htm

Cryptosporidiosis Click on the document below for a fact sheet regarding Cryptosporidiosis. It is a PDF file so you'll need Adobe Acrobat Reader to open it. Cryptosporidiosis Fact Sheet PDF file The Vermont Department of Health Division of Epidemiology and Disease Prevention P.O. Box 70, Burlington, VT 05402 863-7240 or 1-800-640-4374 toll-free Find the information you need quickly by searching the VDH website: Vermont Department of Health 108 Cherry Street, Burlington, VT 05402-0070 Last Update : 5/29/00 Comments or questions regarding this web site? Send e-mail to the Webkeeper@vdh.state.vt.us

40. AIDS Fact Sheet: Cryptosporidiosis A nontechnical fact sheet on cryptosporidiosis, an opportunisticinfection related to HIV disease. cryptosporidiosis. http://www.aids.org/FactSheets/502-cryptosporidiosis.html

Educating - Raising Awareness - Building Community Donate Online Now Information Fact Sheets Cryptosporidiosis WHAT IS CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS? CAN CRYPTO BE PREVENTED? HOW IS CRYPTO TREATED? THE BOTTOM LINE 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. See Fact Sheet 554 for more information on diarrhea However, crypto may continue for a long time if the immune system is damaged. This usually happens with T-cell counts below 300. If crypto continues for 4 weeks or more insomeone with HIV, they have AIDS according to the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control. Diarrhea can interfere with the absorption of nutrients. If it continues for a long time, you can develop serious weight loss (

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