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{{Taxobox
|kingdom =Protista
|kingdom =Protista
|sub-family =
|sub-family =
|genus =Cryptosporidium
|genus =Cryptosporidium
|species =many
|species =''C. parvum'' and more
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==Overview==
==Overview==
[[Image:Cryptosporidium parvum.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Cryptosporidium parvum'' - Courtesy of the Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine]]
[[Image:Cryptosporidium parvum.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Cryptosporidium parvum'' - Courtesy of the Laboratory of Parasitology, University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine]]
[[Image:Cryptosporidium Life Cycle.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Cryptosporidium Life Cycle'' - Alexander J. da Silva et al., WikiMedia Commons]]
[[Image:Cryptosporidium Life Cycle.jpg|thumb|right|150px|''Cryptosporidium Life Cycle'' - Alexander J. da Silva et al., WikiMedia Commons]]
[[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 is the single genus in the Cryptosporidiidae family and contains at least 13 recognised species. These small [[:Category:Protozoa|protozoan]] parasites are able to infect a wide range of hosts including mammals, birds, reptiles and fish. These species are the causative agents of [[cryptosporidiosis]], ''C. parvum'' is the most common species infecting mammals and man.
==Recognition==
Cryptosporidium species are extremely small in size, the oocysts being 4-5μm. They parasitise the epithelial cells lining the alimentary and respiratory tracts of the host. The developmental stages of the parasite are confined to the brush border area of the gut epithelium.
Cryptosporidium species are extremely small in size, the oocysts being 4-5μm. They parasitise the epithelial cells lining the alimentary and respiratory tracts of the host. The developmental stages of the parasite are confined to the brush border area of the gut epithelium.
==Life Cycle==
==Life Cycle==
Cryptosporidium mostly has a standard [[Coccidia Life Cycle|coccidial life cycle]] with a few exceptions. The oocyte does not contain sporocysts, instead the sporozoites are free within the oocyst. The pre patent period of of cryptosporidium is 1 week, after which '''sporulated''' oocysts are shed in the hosts faeces.
Cryptosporidium mostly has a standard [[Coccidia Life Cycle|coccidial life cycle]] with a few exceptions. The oocyte does not contain sporocysts, instead the four sporozoites are free within the oocyst. Also the parasite does not invade the cells of the host, instead it develops in a membrane derived from the microvilli of the gut. The pre patent period of cryptosporidium is 1 week, after which '''sporulated''' oocysts are shed in the hosts faeces.
==Pathogenesis==
==Pathogenesis==
In young calves ''Crytosporidium'' infection causes outbreak of severe [[Diarrhoea|diarrhoea]] or scour. Contributes to [[Undifferentiated Neonatal Calf Diarrhoea|undifferentiated neonatal calf diarrhoea]] which is a mixed viral enteritis in calves. Although it can cause severe illness in young animals, many older animals can be asymptomatic carriers of the disease.
''Cryptosporidium'' is a '''zoonotic''' disease that can infect humans causing severe vomiting and diarrhoea. This is commonly seen in people who work with animals and do not practice sufficient hygiene and in AIDS and other immunocompromised patients.
==Epidemiology==
==Epidemiology==
Cryptosporidum can be transferred by two different routes;
*'''Faecal-oral infection'''
This involves ingestion of the sporulated oocysts, usually along with the ingestion of a small amount of fecal material. This can be due to grazing on common pasture as infected animals, meaning infections spread rapidly throughout young stock. In the case of zoonoses, this route is usually the result of poor hygiene after being in contact with potentially infected animals and their faeces. Washing and disinfecting hands after contact with young cattle can help prevent zoonotic infection.
*'''Water-borne infection'''
Contamination of the water supply can infect large numbers of people using a common water source. The source of this contamination is often difficult to locate.
{{Learning
|flashcards = [[Cryptosporidia Flashcards]]
|literature search = [http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28%28od%3A%28dogs%29%29%29+AND+%28%28title%3A%28%22Cryptosporidium%22%29%29%29 ''Cryptosporidium'' in dogs publications]<br>
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28%28od%3A%28cats%29%29%29+AND+%28%28title%3A%28%22Cryptosporidium%22%29%29%29 ''Cryptosporidium'' in cats publications]<br>
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28%28od%3A%28horses%29%29%29+AND+%28%28title%3A%28%22Cryptosporidium%22%29%29%29 ''Cryptosporidium'' in horses publications]<br>
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?rowId=1&options1=AND&q1=title%3A%28cryptosporidium%29+AND+od%3A%28cattle%29+&occuring1=freetext&rowId=2&options2=AND&q2=&occuring2=freetext&rowId=3&options3=AND&q3=&occuring3=freetext&publishedstart=2000&publishedend=yyyy&calendarInput=yyyy-mm-dd&la=any&it=any&show=all&x=58&y=9 ''Cryptosporidium'' in cattle publications since 2000]<br>
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28%28od%3A%28sheep%29%29+AND+%28%28title%3A%28%22Cryptosporidium%22%29%29%29%29 ''Cryptosporidium'' in sheep publications]<br>
==Diagnosis==
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28od%3A%28goats%29%29+AND+%28%28title%3A%28%22Cryptosporidium%22%29%29%29 ''Cryptosporidium'' in goats publications]<br>
[http://www.cabdirect.org/search.html?q=%28%28od%3A%28pigs%29%29+AND+%28%28title%3A%28%22Cryptosporidium%22%29%29%29%29 ''Cryptosporidium'' in pigs publications]
|full text = [http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2009/20093231161.pdf ''' Cryptosporidium and cryptosporidiosis: a brief review.''' Siddiki, A. M. A. M. Z.; Masuduzzaman, M.; Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Trakia University, Stara Zagora, Bulgaria, Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine, 2009, 12, 2, pp 91-111, many ref.]<br>
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2007/20073017471.pdf ''' Cryptosporidiosis an important zoonotic disease: a review article.''' Roy, S. S.; Pramanik, A. K.; Subhasis Batabyal; Samar Sarkar; Pradeep Das; Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Ahmedabad, India, Intas Polivet, 2006, 7, 2, pp 432-436, 26 ref.]<br>
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2006/20063050537.pdf ''' Cryptosporidiosis: a review.''' Rashid, M.; Kotwal, S. K.; North-East Veterinarian, Guwahati, India, North-East Veterinarian, 2004, 4, 1, pp 25-27, 23 ref.]<br>
[http://www.cabi.org/cabdirect/FullTextPDF/2005/20053163986.pdf ''' Cryptosporidiosis in dairy calves.''' Peregrine, A. S.; Leslie, K.; Trotz-Williams, L.; Ontario Veterinary Medical Association, Milton, Canada, Better medicine, better life. OVMA Conference Proceedings 2005, 2005, pp 185-189, 24 ref.]
|Vetstream = [https://www.vetstream.com/canis/search?s=protozoa Protozoa]
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