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Cryptosporidiosis, Pediatric

Michelle W. Parker, MD Reviewed 10/2018
 


BASICS

DESCRIPTION

Cryptosporidiosis is protozoal infection causing a self-limited acute gastroenteritis characterized by nonbloody watery diarrhea. 
  • Symptoms, when present, can also include abdominal p...

DIAGNOSIS

HISTORY

  • Acute onset of symptoms combined with exposure to any of the transmission sources discussed above should prompt consideration. Fever and vomiting are symptoms more commonly found in c...

TREATMENT

GENERAL MEASURES

Fluids and electrolytes should be replaced by either oral or intravenous routes. 

MEDICATION

  • In immunocompetent patients, disease is typically self-limited, and no treatment is...

ONGOING CARE

PATIENT EDUCATION

  • Because the oocysts can be shed in the stool for weeks after clinical resolution, it is important to realize that asymptomatic patients can still transmit the infection t...

ADDITIONAL READING

  • American Academy of Pediatrics. Cryptosporidiosis. In: Kimberlin DW, Brady MT, Jackson MA, et al, eds. Red Book: 2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 30th ed. Elk G...

CODES

ICD9

007.4 Cryptosporidiosis 

ICD10

A07.2 Cryptosporidiosis 

SNOMED

  • 58777003 Infection by Cryptosporidium (disorder)

  • 66160001 Cryptosporidial gastroenteritis (disorder)

FAQ

  • Q: For whom should cryptosporidiosis be considered as a differential diagnosis?

  • A: For anyone with acute onset of watery diarrhea with any of the mentioned risk factors

  • Q: When is it safe for a chil...

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