Condition Info - BotMed Application

ConditionName

Cryptosporidium species

ConditionDescription

Symptoms

Recurrent episodes; variable amounts watery; no blood in stool; amount can be massive; severe RUQ pain with biliary tract involvement

PhysicalFindings

Weight loss;

ClinicalTests

Stool for O&P; antigen test; PCR testing

RiskFactors

Patients with cellular and humoral immune deficiencies:
HIV when the CD4 count is <100 cells/microL;
Organ transplantation;
IgA deficiency;
Hypogammaglobulinemia;
Receipt of immunosuppressive therapy.

IsRedFlag

IsNPLEX

Consequence

ProgressionFromCondition

TreatmentOptions

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WebLink

https://www.merckmanuals.com/en-ca/professional/infectious-diseases/intestinal-protozoa-and-microsporidia/cryptosporidiosis?query=cryptosporidium