Secondary transmission of cryptosporidiosis associated with well water consumption: two case studies
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
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49(2): 260-262, Mar.-Apr. 2016. graf
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in English
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ABSTRACT
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.
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Main subject:
Water Supply
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Water
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Cryptosporidiosis
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Risk factors
Limits:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Language:
English
Journal:
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Journal subject:
Tropical Medicine
Year:
2016
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte/BR
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