Cryptosporidiosis

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Clinical signs

4

Host species

5

Protozoal disease Zoonotic

Clinical Signs

Systemic

Depression Dehydration Anorexia

General Systemic Signs

Emaciation

Diagnosis

Clinical examination

Fecal flotation examination

Phase contrast microscopy

Giemsa staining

Acid fast staining

Treatment

Halofuginone

Oral fluid therapy

Parenteral electrolyte therapy

Prevention & Control

Strict hygiene and sanitation

Isolation of diarrheic animals

Disinfection using ammonia based compounds

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Classification

Etiology Protozoal disease
Zoonotic Yes
Transmissibility Moderate
Infectiousness Moderately infectious
Occurrence Patterns

Endemic

Host Species

Human Susceptibility: High
Lamb Primary host Susceptibility: High
Calf Primary host Susceptibility: High
Foal Susceptibility: Moderate
Goat kid Susceptibility: Moderate

Associated Microorganisms

No information available.

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