
Cryptosporidiosis
(Cryptosporidium)
Cryptosporidiosis is an intestinal disease caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium. Symptoms include nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea. Infection usually occurs when a person consumes water or food that has been contaminated with infected feces. This can occur from swallowing water from swimming pools, lakes and rivers. Infection can also spread from one person to another. There is no specific treatment except rehydration when indicated.
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PHO Rounds: Measles and Rubella Outbreaks: Experiences from the Netherlands
This PHO Rounds covers the epidemiology of measles and rubella outbreaks in the Netherlands over the past several decades.
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13 Dec 2024
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