Abstract:
:Cryptosporidiosis, the disease caused by protozoa of the genus Cryptosporidium, represents a major public health problem in both developing and developed countries. The infection can be severe and life threatening among immunocompromised individuals, particularly in AIDS patients and in those with primary immunodeficiency diseases. This review examines the essential aspects of the epidemiology of the infection, highlighting the role of animals, water and food. A critical evaluation of the diagnostic tools used in clinical settings is also provided. Lastly, the review examines the chemotherapeutic options available to treat the infection, and underlines the need to design and test new drugs. The review concludes with a five-year outlook on some aspects of interest for future research on this pathogen.
journal_name
Expert Rev Anti Infect Therjournal_title
Expert review of anti-infective therapyauthors
Cacciò SM,Pozio Edoi
10.1586/14787210.4.3.429subject
Has Abstractpub_date
2006-06-01 00:00:00pages
429-43issue
3eissn
1478-7210issn
1744-8336journal_volume
4pub_type
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