Cryptosporidium parvum is a protozoan parasite that causes gastrointestinal disease in humans and animals worldwide. Infection is usually self-limited in immunocompetent individuals, ...

The Cryptosporidium parvum outbreak was linked to milk from a vending machine. Post-pasteurization contamination was the source of the outbreak, according to the study published in Epidemiology ...

Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptosporidium hominis are a pair of parasites that infect the small intestine and cause diarrhea in humans. Researchers have identified two new compounds that reduce ...

All 21 counties in Sweden reported cases of Cryptosporidium parvum. Cryptosporidiosis has been a notifiable disease in humans since 2004. Incidence increased from 0.8 per 100,000 inhabitants in ...

Study: Presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in pre-washed vegetables from different supermarkets in South East England: A pilot study.Image Credit: Khomulo Anna/Shutterstock.com. Background ...

A nasty parasite that is sometimes found in the water supply may soon be treatable, thanks to new research. This parasite, named cryptosporidium, is a single-celled organism that can cause a ...

More information: Aisha Jamo Suleiman et al, Presence of Cryptosporidium parvum in pre-washed vegetables from different supermarkets in South East England: A pilot study, Parasitology Research (2024).

Cryptosporidium lives in the intestines of humans and animals, and is passed out in their faeces. This can then spread to contaminate water sources like lakes, rivers, and swimming pools, as well ...

A HIGHLY-contagious parasite has been found in pre-washed vegetables from several major supermarkets. Cryptosporidium, which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting, was present in 17 per cent of samples … ...

A UK study finds 4 in 5 dairy farms hit by cryptosporidiosis, costing up to £30K. Gaps in prevention and awareness remain a key concern.

Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of waterborne disease among humans in the United States. What are the symptoms Symptoms of cryptosporidiosis generally begin 2 to 10 days (average 7 days) after ...

A HIGHLY-contagious parasite has been found in pre-washed vegetables from several major supermarkets. Cryptosporidium, which can cause diarrhoea and vomiting, was present in 17 per cent of samples … ...