Cryptosporidium

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Description

Cryptosporidium is a genus of coccidian Sporozoans Protozoa that are common parasites in humans.

 

Toxic Effects of Cryptosporidium

Digestive System

 Cryptosporidium infection causes Diarrrhea (mild Diarrhea in people whose Immune System is competent, and severe (sometimes fatal) Diarrhea in people whose Immune System is impaired).  Cryptosporodium-induced Diarrhea is known medically as Cryptosporidiosis.

 

These Foods may Inhibit/Kill Cryptosporidium

Dairy Foods

 Colostrum - Bovine (Bovine Colostrum) may help to prevent Cryptosporidium-induced Diarrhea (Cryptosporidiosis).  [1]

 

Species of Cryptosporidium

 Cryptosporidium parvum

 

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