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From the microscopic observation of infection to the widespread application of molecular techniques in taxonomy and epidemiology, to the genome sequencing of two major species and advances in biochemistry, phylogeny, and water treatment, new information on this fascinating genus continues to mount as we discover and utilize the latest scientific techniques and methods. Greatly revised and expanded to encompass the volume and scope of new material, this second edition of a highly acclaimed reference provides a comprehensive and up-to-date consolidation of data.

Continuing to be the seminal work in the field, Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis, Second Edition covers every aspect involved in the study of these highly adaptable parasites from basic biology to the search for a vaccine. It introduces molecular biology by discussing recent discoveries in the genome, genetic regulation, and comparative genomics of several species. Contributions present new biochemical data including metabolism and the investigation of structural proteins as potential drug targets. The book details transmission dynamics and molecular epidemiology, molecular methods for detecting infection, sources of contamination in foodborne transmission, and outbreaks and governmental regulations concerning drinking water, recreational waters, and waste management.

Chapters consider host immune responses, the histopathology and pathophysiology of infection in immunocompetent and immunocompromised humans, and the vast array of compounds tested for the prophylaxis and treatment of cryptosporidiosis in humans and animals. The specifics of disease presentation address several species including fish, reptiles, birds, wild animals, companion animals, and livestock. The final chapters define appropriate animal models for parasite propagation and research, and describe the cells and media most useful for in vitro techniques. ... Read more

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Cryptosporidiosis is a parasitic disease that strikes humans and domestic animals, ranging from isolated occurrences to epidemics. Infection caused by this parasite can lead to enteric disease and other debilitating conditions that can be life-threatening in immunocompromised animals and humans. Increased recognition of the seriousness of cryptosporidiosis has aroused the concern of public health, medical, veterinary, and research communities. Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis is the only text to specifically address this disease-its diagnosis, epidemiology, waterborne events, prevention and treatment, immunity, biochemistry, cultivation, laboratory animal models, and molecular biology. This book summarizes data on taxonomy, life cycles, morphology, host species, and control methods of cryptosporidiosis. It addresses the latest industry trends-developing disinfectants, medications, and water purification methods-and also academic trends-diagnostics, immune responses, biochemistry, and molecular biology research. ... Read more

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Excellent summary of this pathogen
I am doing the research about inactivation of this nasty microorganisms for drinking water. This book provided me a excellent background and literature review about biology and biochemistry of this specific microorganisms. Furthermore, this book covers the treatment strategy,cultivation methods and details in crytosporidiosis. I also loved thephotos in this book. If you are to study this pathogen, this book is a goodstarting point. ... Read more

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This book has been created for patients who have decided to make education and research an integral part of the treatment process. Although it also gives information useful to doctors, caregivers and other health professionals, it tells patients where and how to look for information covering virtually all topics related to cryptosporidiosis (also Cryptosporidiosis), from the essentials to the most advanced areas of research. The title of this book includes the word official. This reflects the fact that the sourcebook draws from public, academic, government, and peer-reviewed research. Selected readings from various agencies are reproduced to give you some of the latest official information available to date on cryptosporidiosis. Given patients' increasing sophistication in using the Internet, abundant references to reliable Internet-based resources are provided throughout this sourcebook. Where possible, guidance is provided on how to obtain free-of-charge, primary research results as well as more detailed information via the Internet. E-book and electronic versions of this sourcebook are fully interactive with each of the Internet sites mentioned (clicking on a hyperlink automatically opens your browser to the site indicated). Hard-copy users of this sourcebook can type cited Web addresses directly into their browsers to obtain access to the corresponding sites. In addition to extensive references accessible via the Internet, chapters include glossaries of technical or uncommon terms. ... Read more

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Cryptosporidia and microsporidia are protozoan parasites that have emerged as human pathogens over the last two decades. With the coming of AIDS they have been recognised as important opportunistic pathogens of patients with an impaired host defence system. For both groups of pathogens, chemotherapeutic intervention is extremely limited. To date, cryptosporidiosis and microsporidiosis are severe and life-threatening opportunistic infections in AIDS patients and cryptosporidiosis is a major cause of diarrhea in infants and children in developing countries. This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the biology of the pathogens as well as the diagnosis and clinical aspects of the diseases they cause. The host immune responses against Cryptosporidium and the immunology of human microsporidiosis are reviewed in detail. Further topics discussed include the epidemiology and strain variation of Cryptosporidium parvum, the epidemiology and zoonotic aspects of microsporidia, and others. ... Read more

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Title: Cryptosporidiosis from water park tapering off in New York State.(News)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 15, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 38Issue: 20Page: 8(1)

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The article is excerpted fromGale Encyclopedia of Medicine.

Consultthe second edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depthmedical guide for information on more than 1,700 medical topics inlanguage accessible to adult laypersons. Presented in a singlealphabetical sequence, articles range in length from one or twoparagraphs for minor topics, to several pages or more for major topics.Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description;causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more.Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes;precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and muchmore. This second edition includes more than 200 new entries, 300updated entries, approximately 650 color images and illustrations, anda comprehensive subject index. New features include biographical andhistorical sidebars throughout the text.

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This digital document is an article from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by U.S. Government Printing Office on June 12, 2009. The length of the article is 2873 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with a splash park--Idaho, 2007.
Author: R. Jue
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Newsletter)
Date: June 12, 2009
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
Volume: 58Issue: 22Page: 615(4)

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This up-to-date and comprehensive set of two CD-ROM discs provides a superb collection of official Federal government documents on the subject of Cryptosporidiosis. Crypto is an illness caused by a parasite. The parasite lives in soil, food and water. It may also be on surfaces that have been contaminated with waste. You can become infected if you swallow the parasite. The most common symptom of crypto is watery diarrhea.For patients, practical information is provided in clearly written patient education documents. For medical professionals, doctor reference tools and texts have detailed technical information and clinical background material. There is no other reference that is as fast, convenient, and portable - everything you need to know, from the federal sources you trust. This thoroughly researched collection presents vital information from many authoritative sources: Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the relevant institute for this disease, and others.In addition to the comprehensive disease-specific coverage, this disc set also includes our Medical Encyclopedia, a $19.95 value! The Encyclopedia presents a collection of official documents about a wide range of medical topics, diseases, illnesses, health and wellness. There is vital information from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), National Cancer Institute, and more. Topics covered include: major diseases, including cancer, heart and vascular disease, stroke, blood diseases and disorders, lung diseases, and neurological disorders such as dementia and epilepsy * CDC Health Topics A to Z, Foodborne Illnesses, Infants and Children, Injuries, Occupational Health, Older Adults, Women * CDC Travelers' Health - Destinations, Vaccinations, Diseases, Mosquito, Tick, Food, Water, Clinics, Yellow Book, Children, Airplanes, Cruise Ships, Special Needs, Relief Workers, * Dietary Guidelines * NIH A to Z from abnormalities to X-rays.Since navigating the Internet to find additional non-governmental medical information can be confusing, we've also provided our exclusive "Guide to Leading Medical Websites" with updated links to 67 of the best sites for medical information! Built-in weblinks let you quickly check for the latest clinical updates directly from the government and the best commercial portals, news sites, reference/textbook/non-commercial portals, and health organizations. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, published by U.S. Government Printing Office on September 12, 2008. The length of the article is 2586 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Communitywide cryptosporidiosis outbreak--Utah, 2007.(Clinical report)
Author: R.T. Rolfs
Publication: Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (Newsletter)
Date: September 12, 2008
Publisher: U.S. Government Printing Office
Volume: 57Issue: 36Page: 989(5)

Article Type: Clinical report

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Title: Cryptosporidiosis and filtration of water from Loch Lomond, Scotland.(RESEARCH)
Author: Kevin G.J. Pollock
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: January 1, 2008
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 14Issue: 1Page: 115(6)

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by Thomson Gale on April 1, 2007. The length of the article is 1989 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cryptosporidiosis decline after regulation, England and Wales, 1989-2005.(DISPATCHES)
Author: Iain R. Lake
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2007
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 13Issue: 4Page: 623(3)

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This digital document is an article from Emerging Infectious Diseases, published by U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases on May 1, 2005. The length of the article is 2176 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Emergency survey methods in acute cryptosporidiosis outbreak.(DISPATCHES)
Author: LeAnne M. Fox
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2005
Publisher: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
Volume: 11Issue: 5Page: 729(3)

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Title: Sporadic Cryptosporidiosis decline after membrane filtration of public water supplies, England, 1996-2002.
Author: Stella Goh
Publication: Emerging Infectious Diseases (Refereed)
Date: February 1, 2005
Publisher: U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
Volume: 11Issue: 2Page: 251(9)

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This digital document is an article from Pollution A to Z, brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 445 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.Provides the latest information on a variety of pollution issues, including sources, disposal, remediation, the ethical, social, and legal environment, careers, and much more. Articles range from topical essays on acid rain, cancer, noise pollution, and zero growth population to biographies on key figures. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine, 3rd ed., brought to you by Gale®, a part of Cengage Learning, a world leader in e-research and educational publishing for libraries, schools and businesses.The length of the article is 436 words.The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase.You can view it with any web browser.The third edition of this authoritative, comprehensive, in-depth medical guide features information on medical topics in language accessible to adult laypersons. Disease/disorder articles typically cover definition; description; causes and symptoms; diagnosis; treatments; prevention; and more. Test/treatment articles typically cover definition; purposes; precautions; preparation; risks; normal and abnormal results; and much more. ... Read more

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Chapters: Apicomplexa, Ciliates, Dinoflagellates, Malaria, Alveolate, Spirotrich, Tetrahymena, Toxoplasmosis, Plasmodium, Cryptosporidiosis, Plasmodium Species Infecting Humans and Other Primates, Sarcocystis: Host-Parasite Relations, Plasmodium Falciparum, Plasmodium Species Infecting Birds, Plasmodium Malariae, Babesia, Plasmodium Knowlesi, Haemoproteus, Leukocytozoon, Colpoda, Babesiosis, Coccidia, Ichthyophthirius Multifiliis, Plasmodium Vivax, Plasmodium Species Infecting Reptiles, Toxoplasma Gondii, Carnivorous Protist, Cyclospora Cayetanensis, Perkinsus Marinus, Plasmodium Ovale, Pfiesteria Piscicida, Paramecium, Noctiluca Scintillans, Balantidium Coli, Apicomplexan Cellular Morphology, Plasmodium Berghei, Zooxanthella, Cryptosporidium Parvum, Didinium, Plasmodium Fieldi, Plasmodium Minasense, Plasmodium Species Infecting Mammals Other Than Primates, Plasmodium Juxtanucleare, Ophryocystis Elektroscirrha, Cryptosporidium Hominis, Karenia Brevis, Plasmodium Vaughani, Plasmodium Eylesi, Blepharisma, Stentor, Plasmodium Ashfordi, Isosporiasis, Plasmodium Circumflexum, Pfiesteria Shumwayae, Plasmodium Hermani, Trichodina, Vorticella Convallaria, Paramecium Caudatum, Dileptus Anser, Dinokaryota, Plasmodium Tropiduri, Hepatozoon, Neospora Caninum, Plasmodium Floridense, Gregarinasina, Noctilucales, Plasmodium Alaudae, Oligohymenophorea, Tintinnid, Plasmodium Silvaticum, Plasmodium Forresteri, Plasmodiidae, Suctoria, Litostomatea, Plasmodium Azurophilum, Vinckeia, Peniculid, Plasmodium Kentropyxi, Lacrymaria Olor, Plasmodium Lemuris, Plasmodium Tenue, Plasmodium Mackerrasae, Heterotrich, Novyella, Plasmodium Brodeni, Plasmodium Basilisci, Sauramoeba, Plasmodium Pifanoi, Oodinium, Peritrich, Plasmodium Lepidoptiformis, Plasmodium Pessoai, Nassophorea, Theileria, Plasmodium Clelandi, Plasmodium Yoelii, Plasmodium Georgesi, Plasmodium Cnemidophori, Plasmodium Durae, Phyllopharyngea, Plasmodium Polare, Plasmodium Pelaezi, Giovanno...More: http://booksllc.net/?id=20423 ... Read more

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Title: Cryptosporidiosis fading in N.Y. water park area.(Infectious Diseases)
Author: Michele G. Sullivan
Publication: Pediatric News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 39Issue: 10Page: 22(1)

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This digital document is an article from Interciencia, published by Interciencia Association on October 1, 2008. The length of the article is 9313 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the author: PALABRAS CLAVE / Cryptosporidium / Inmunodeficiencia / SIDA / VIH /

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Title: Cryptosporidiosis in patients with the human immunodeficiency virus/Criptosporidiosis en pacientes con el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana/Criptosporidiose em pacientes com o virus da imunodeficiencia humana.
Author: Leonor Chacin-Bonilla
Publication: Interciencia (Magazine/Journal)
Date: October 1, 2008
Publisher: Interciencia Association
Volume: 33Issue: 10Page: 708(9)

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