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Secondary transmission of cryptosporidiosis associated with well water consumption: two case studies
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; 49(2): 260-262, Mar.-Apr. 2016. graf
Article
de Anglais
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| ID: lil-782096
RÉSUMÉ
Abstract: Cryptosporidiosis is a very prominent disease in the field of public health, and usually causes diarrhea. We describe two immunocompetent patients who presented with chronic diarrhea that was ultimately found to be caused by continuous exposure to well water contaminated with the microbial cysts (oocysts) of the Cryptosporidium spp parasite. We describe the patients' histories and possible explanations for their prolonged symptoms.