cryptosporidiosis

Summary
Synonym
  • Cryptosporidial gastroenteritis
  • Infection by Cryptosporidium
  • intestinal cryptosporidiosis
Definition
A coccidiosis that involves a parasitic protozoan infection of the intestine of humans and a wide range of animals caused by Cryptosporidium species, through contaminated water and food, The symptoms include watery diarrhea, dehydration, weight loss, abdominal pain, fever, nausea and vomiting. Cryptosporidium infections have also been found in other digestive tract organs, the lungs, and conjunctiva. Immunocompromised persons are at greater risk of developing the infection.
Super Class
coccidiosis intestinal disease
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Disease Ontology
DOID:1733
Mondo Disease Ontology
MeSH
UMLS
NCI Thesaurus
GARD
Related Genes
Displaying all 6 entries
Gene ID Gene Symbol Description Source
3383 ICAM1 intercellular adhesion molecule 1
3612 IMPA1 inositol monophosphatase 1
4153 MBL2 mannose binding lectin 2
7374 UNG uracil DNA glycosylase
10728 PTGES3 prostaglandin E synthase 3
151056 PLB1 phospholipase B1

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