Cryptosporidiosis Flashcards
1
Q
What causes cryptosporidium?
A
Cryptosporidium parvum et al
2
Q
How is cryptosporidium parvum spread?
A
Faecal-oral
Thick walled oocyst in water
3
Q
What is the pathogenesis of cryptosporidiosis?
A
Disruption of columnar epithelium
Autoinfection
4
Q
How do you diagnose cryptosporidiosis?
A
Thick walled oocysts in stool (4-6microm red balls on modified ZN stain)
Intestinal biopsy
PCR
ELISA and rapid test strips
5
Q
What are the four clinical syndromes of cryptosporidiosis?
A
Travellers diarrhoea
Endemic childhood diarrhoea
Protracted diarrhoea in immunocompromised Pts
Water borne outbreaks
6
Q
What are the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis?
A
Watery diarrhoea Cramps Nausea Fever Weight loss Failure to thrive 7d incubation
7
Q
What is the treatment for cryptosporidiosis?
A
Supportive
