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Meeting abstract

https://doi.org/10.26800/LV-145-supl8-10

Cryptosporidiosis; Is it „reserved“ only for the immunocompromised?

Džana Bjelić
Jelena Benčić
Adriana Adamović
Barbara Jalšenjak
Nedo Marčinković


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Abstract

Cryptosporidium parvum is an intracellular parasite that infects gastrointestinal epitheli-um, especially in immunocompromised individuals, causing severe, life-threatening diar-rhea. It is usually transmitted through the consumption of contaminated water and food. Rarely, infection can occur in immunocompetent patients who can either be asymptomatic or present with gastrointestinal symptoms (diarrhea, abdominal pain, weight loss).

Keywords

bloody mucous stools, cryptosporidiosis, infection, nitazoxanide

Hrčak ID:

314089

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/314089

Publication date:

22.2.2024.

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