Cryptoporidiosis Flashcards
1
Q
Who is at the highest risk for cryptosporidiosis?
A
children and immunosuppressed
2
Q
What is the defining characteristic of cryptosporidiosis?
A
profuse and watery diarrhea
3
Q
Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a (virus/parasite/bacteria)?
A
parasite
4
Q
What is the main source of cryptosporidiosis infection?
A
contaminated water sources (think water parks and swimming pools) (can coexist with giardia)
5
Q
T/F: Symptoms associated with cryptosporidiosis are constant.
A
False, they wax and wane
6
Q
How can cryptosporidiosis be transmitted?
A
Fecal – oral transmission: person to person, animal to person, food and water borne
7
Q
How can we diagnose cryptosporidiosis?
A
Look for oocysts on fecal smears; also - ELISA antibody assays
