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- Cryptosporidium parvum is one of several species that cause cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic disease of the mammalian intestinal tract. This disease is also known as "Crypto" and it essentially causes diarrheal disease.
- Tell me some things abou Cryptosporidium parvumt
- Crypto may be found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals. Some symptoms are watery diarrhea, stomach cramps or pain, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, and fever.
- So then what causes this disease to happen to people? And what are some of the symptoms?
- Symptoms last usually last roughly 1-2 weeks. Some of the food sources that this is in are contaminated water, chicken, fruits, vegetables, as well as person- to - person contact. The target population is humans. Some ways to avoid getting this pathogen are washing hands religiously, do not drink water from lakes while swimming, wash hands after coming into contact with animals.
- What is the duration of the symptoms? Main food sources linked to this pathogen? And target population?
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