Secondary transmission of cryptosporidiosis associated with well water consumption: two case studies
Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
; Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop;49(2): 260-262, Mar.-Apr. 2016. graf
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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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Asunto principal:
Abastecimiento de Agua
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Agua
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Criptosporidiosis
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Aged
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Aged80
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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En
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Rev. Soc. Bras. Med. Trop
Asunto de la revista:
MEDICINA TROPICAL
Año:
2016
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Article