CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS

Question 1

is a highly prevalent gastrointestinal parasitic disease caused by protozoan species of the genus Cryptosporidium that infect a wide range of animals, including people, throughout the world.

Answer 1

Cryptosporidiosis

Question 2

This water-borne illness most often seen in young dogs who play in bodies of fresh water.

Answer 2

Cryptosporidiosis

Question 3

This tiny parasite is ingested in contaminated water or food and infects the intestinal tract, potentially causing diarrhea.

Answer 3

Cryptosporidium spp.

Question 4

are coccidians that reside in the small intestines and are occasionally associated with disease in some infected hosts.

Answer 4

Cryptosporidium spp.

Question 5

Cryptosporidium spp. reside in what organs?

Answer 5

small intestines

Question 6

In the past, most mammalian cryptosporidiosis was attributed to this organism.

Answer 6

Cryptosporidium parvum.

Question 7

Species that causes Cryptosporidiosis in dogs and cats.

Occasionally, dogs or cats are infected with C. parvum.

Answer 7

Cryptosporidium canis & C. felis

Question 8

is the most common human host–adapted strain of Cryptosporidium and has not been associated with infection in dogs and cats.

Answer 8

Cryptosporidium hominis

Question 9

Studies performed by the Companion Animal Parasite Council (CAPC) indicate that cryptosporidium infection is common in what animals.

Answer 9

dogs

Question 10

Concurrent infections or Cryptosporidiosis with other enteric pathogens (ENUMERATE), are common, and epidemiologic studies suggest that diarrhea is more severe in mixed infections

Answer 10

rotavirus and coronavirus

Question 11

Recovery for healthy animals with Cryptosporidiosis takes how long?

Answer 11

1-2 weeks