Childhood Cryptosporidiosis: A Case Report. (5th September 2010)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Agnamey, P.; Djeddi, D.; Diallo, A.; Vanrenterghem, A.; Brahimi, N.; da Costa, C.; Totet, A.
• Other Names: Gajadhar Alvin A. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Journal of parasitology research. Volume 2010(2010)
• Publication Date: 2010-09-05
• Subjects: Parasitology -- Periodicals; Parasitology -- Research -- Periodicals; Parasitic Diseases; Parasitology; Parasitology; Parasitology -- Research; Electronic journals; Periodicals; Periodicals; 616.96
• DOI: 10.1155/2010/935625
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-0023

Abstract

Abstract : Cryptosporidium has emerged as an important cause of diarrheal illness worldwide, especially amongst young children and patients with infectious or iatrogenic immune deficiencies. The authors describe a case of mild cryptosporidiosis in a well-nourished, immunocompetent, one-year-old child. Rapid clinical and parasitological improvement was observed after a 3-day course of nitazoxanide.