Cryptosporidium parvum infection following contact with livestock
Conclusion: Confirmed cases should be reported, however, treatment is only recommended in children and immunocompromised adults. Clinicians should educate patients on the importance of proper hygiene and handling techniques in order to decrease transmission and recurrence of the protozoan infection.
Source: North American Journal of Medical Sciences - Category: General Medicine Authors: Denis Suler David Mullins Travis Rudge John Ashurst Source Type: research
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