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==Overview==

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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.

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==Recognition==

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[[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]]

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*Minute protozoan parasite

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Cryptosporidium species are extremely small in size

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*Wide host range

*Parasitises epithelial cells lining the alimentary and respiratory tracts

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