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Overview
Cryptosporidiosis causes short term illness in healthy individuals. While in immunocompromized individuals it can cause prolonged diarrhea. Cholangitis, malabsorption, pancreatitis and weight loss are some common complications of cryptosporidiosis.[1]
Natural History
If left untreated cryptsporidiosis cures by itself in healthy people.
- Cryptosporidiosis causes short term illness in healthy individuals.
- While in immunocompromized individuals it can cause prolonged diarrhea.
Complications
Prognosis
- In healthy individuals, the infection settles down but can last up to a month.
- In immunosuppressed individuals, long-term diarrhea may occur leading to:[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Dabas A, Shah D, Bhatnagar S, Lodha R (2017). "Epidemiology of Cryptosporidium in Pediatric Diarrheal Illnesses". Indian Pediatr. 54 (4): 299–309. PMID 28474590.