What patient groups is Cryptosporidiosis most common?

common in immunocompromised patients and young children.

What are the main clinical features of Cryptosporidiosis?

• watery diarrhoea
• abdominal cramps
• fever

What is the management of Cryptosporidiosis?

• is largely supportive for immunocompetent patients
• nitazoxanide may be used for immunocompromised patients
• rifaximin is also sometimes used for immunocompromised patients/patients with severe disease

What is the causative bacteria of Cryptosporidiosis?

Two species, Cryptosporidium hominis and Cryptosporidium parvum account for the majority cases

What are the complications of Cryptosporidiosis in immunocompromised patients?

the entire gastrointestinal tract may be affected resulting in complications such as sclerosing cholangitis and pancreatitis

How is Cryptosporidiosis diagnosed?

modified Ziehl-Neelsen stain (acid-fast stain) of the stool may reveal the characteristic red cysts of Cryptosporidium