Health sequelae of human cryptosporidiosis in industrialised countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite which is a common cause of gastroenteritis worldwide. In developing countries, it is one of the most important causes of moderate to severe diarrhoea in young children; in industrialised countries it is a cause of outbreaks of gastroenteritis associated with drinking water, swimming pools and other environmental sources and a particular concern in certain immunocompromised patient groups, where it can cause severe disease. However, over recent years, longer-term sequelae of infection have been recognised and a number of studies have been published on this topic. The purpose of this systematic review was to examine the literature in order to better understand the medium- to long-term impact of cryptosporidiosis.

Methods

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SUBMITTER: Carter BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7650228 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature