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==Overview==
Cryptosporidium is the single genus in the cryptosporidiidae family and contains at least 13 recognised species. These small protozoan parasites are able to infect a wide range of hosts including mammals, birds, reptiles and fish.
==Recognition==
==Recognition==
[[Image:Calf.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Calf - nabrown RVC]]
[[Image:Calf.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Calf - nabrown RVC]]
[[Image:Cryptosporidium ruminant.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ruminant ''Cryptosporidium'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]
[[Image:Cryptosporidium ruminant.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Ruminant ''Cryptosporidium'' - Joaquim Castellà Veterinary Parasitology Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona]]
Cryptosporidium species are extremely small in size
*Parasitises epithelial cells lining the alimentary and respiratory tracts
*Parasitises epithelial cells lining the alimentary and respiratory tracts