Cryptosporidium parvum Flashcards
1
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type of parasite
A
protozoan parasite
2
Q
reservoir
A
animal (farm animals especially cattle)
3
Q
transmission
A
ingestion of water contaminated with animal feces
4
Q
oocyst
A
protected by a thick outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and makes it very tolerant to chorine disinfection
5
Q
duration
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10-14 days (immunocompromised person)
months (immunocompromised hosts AIDS)
6
Q
signs + symptoms
A
non invasive, secretory diarrhea
7
Q
diagnosis of cryptosporidiosis
A
ova and parasite exam : modified acid-fast staining of stool
