A mini-overview on zoonotic cryptosporidiosis
Joint Authors
al-Bahnasawi, Mamduh M. M.
Mursi, Ayman T. A.
Mursi, Tusun A.
Source
Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Issue
Vol. 48, Issue 1 (30 Apr. 2018), pp.35-44, 10 p.
Publisher
The Egyptian Society of Parasitology
Publication Date
2018-04-30
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Cryptosporidium is an intracellular protozoan that is one of the most common parasitic enteric pathogens in humans.
Infection is associated with gastrointestinal disease in sporadic self-limited outbreaks among immunocompetent hosts and chronic illness in immunosuppressed patients.
Transmission occurs via spread from an infected person or animal, or from a fecally contaminated environment, such as a food or water source.
Cryptosporidiosis is associated with a secretory diarrhea and with malabsorption.
The parasite intracellular nature interferes with intestinal absorption and secretion.
Infection can be asymptomatic, a mild diarrheal illness, or severe enteritis with or without biliary tract involvement.
In immunocompetent hosts, illness usually spontaneously resolves without therapy, but among immunosuppressed host infection can be a chronic debilitating illness with wasting and persistent diarrhea.
Diagnosis depends on enzyme immunoassay or by microscopic identification of oocysts in stool or tissue.
Organisms may be present in duodenal aspirates, bile secretions, biopsy specimens from gastrointestinal tract, or respiratory secretions.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Bahnasawi, Mamduh M. M.& Mursi, Ayman T. A.& Mursi, Tusun A.. 2018. A mini-overview on zoonotic cryptosporidiosis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology،Vol. 48, no. 1, pp.35-44.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-901562
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Bahnasawi, Mamduh M. M.…[et al.]. A mini-overview on zoonotic cryptosporidiosis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology Vol. 48, no. 1 (Apr. 2018), pp.35-44.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-901562
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Bahnasawi, Mamduh M. M.& Mursi, Ayman T. A.& Mursi, Tusun A.. A mini-overview on zoonotic cryptosporidiosis. Journal of the Egyptian Society of Parasitology. 2018. Vol. 48, no. 1, pp.35-44.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-901562
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 41-44
Record ID
BIM-901562