Although treatment has been available for several ... been no effective remedies for infection with intestinal coccidia—Cryptosporidium, Microsporidium and Cyclospora species.

Cryptosporidium is a tiny organism that causes ... Anyone can get infected and there is no effective drug treatment for cryptosporidiosis, with the main symptom being prolonged diarrhoea.

Because this test may not always identify the organism even if it is present, a physician may elect to treat you empirically for the infection. The use of an appropriate antibiotic for seven days is ...

Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica. An infection caused by cryptosporidium parasites. This causes watery diarrhea and dehydration. Caused by the cryptosporidium parasite.

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A waterborne disease has been discovered in pre-washed vegetables being sold in Kent. Cryptosporidium, which can cause diarrhoea and sickness, was found in 17% of samples of pre-washed vegetables ...

Most people with healthy immune systems recover without treatment, although symptoms ... reminding residents to watch out for symptoms of cryptosporidium, often shortened as crypto, as it has ...

Helen Ireland said she was one of the 100 confirmed cases of cryptosporidium in May. She said eight other people connected to her household were also unwell. Ms Ireland and other residents ...