Cryptosporidiosis: A Disease of Tropical and Remote Areas in Australia.

ABSTRACT: Cryptosporidiosis causes gastroenteritis and is transmitted to humans via contaminated water and food, and contact with infected animals and people. We analyse long-term cryptosporidiosis patterns across Australia (2001-2012) and review published Australian studies and jurisdictional health bulletins to identify high risk populations and potential risk factors for disease. Using national data on reported cryptosporidiosis, the average annual rate of reported illness was 12.8 cases per 100 000 population, with cycles of high and low reporting years. Reports of illness peak in summer, similar to other infectious gastrointestinal diseases. States with high livestock densities like New South Wales and Queensland also record a spring peak in illnesses. Children aged less than four years have th

SUBMITTER: Lal A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4579119 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature