See: Cryptosporidiosis.

The protozoan (parasite Cryptosporidium parvum), which causes Cryptosporidiosis. The parasite is found in the intestines of animals and may be transmitted to humans by direct contact with an infected [..]

A microorganism in water that causes gastrointestinal illness in humans. It is commonly found in untreated surface water and can be removed by filtration. It is resistant to disinfectants such as chlorine.

A microorganism in water that causes gastrointestinal illness in humans. It is commonly found in untreated surface water and can be removed by filtration. It is resistant to disinfectants such as chlo [..]

a protozoan (single-celled organism) that can infect humans, usually as a result of exposure to contaminated drinking water.   Cyclical Unemployment : :   Temporary layoff of workers due to downturns [..]

A protozoan associated with the disease cryptosporidiosis in humans. The disease can be transmitted through ingestion of drinking water, person-to-person contact, or other exposure routes. Cryptospori [..]

A protozoan microbe associated with the disease cryptosporidiosis in man. The disease can be transmitted through ingestion of drinking water, person-to-person contact, or other pathways, and can cause [..]

A protozoan microbe associated with the disease cryptosporidiosis in man. The disease can be transmitted through ingestion of drinking water, person-to-person contact, or other pathways, and can ca [..]

A genus of coccidian Parasites of the Family Cryptosporidiidae, found in the intestinal Epithelium of many Vertebrates including Humans.

The protozoan parasite that causes the diarrheal disease cryptosporidiosis. Cryptosporidium lives in the intestines of infected animals and humans and may be found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals. See Related Term(s): Cryptosporidiosis, Protozoan

A tiny parasite that can infect people if it is present in drinking water.

A genus of coccidian parasites of the family CRYPTOSPORIDIIDAE, found in the intestinal epithelium of many vertebrates including humans.

A genus of single-celled protozoal parasites that causes intestinal infection in several species, including humans.

A waterborne microorganism (protozoa) that causes gastrointestinal illness (cryptosporidiosis) including diarrhea and vomiting. These tiny pathogens are found in surface water sources like reservoirs, [..]

are single celled parasites (protozoa) that live in the intestines of animals and humans. They are passed through feces in the form of oocysts. Water contaminated with fecal matter may contain cryptos [..]

It is a single-celled protozoan parasite commonly found in lakes and rivers, especially when the water is contaminated with sewage and animal waste. Cryptosporidium can cause gastrointestinal illness [..]

A waterborne intestinal parasite that causes a disease called cryptosporidiosis (KRIP-toe-spo-rid-ee-O-sis) in infected humans. Symptoms of the disease include diarrhea, cramps, and weight loss. Crypt [..]

A protozoan one-half as large as a red blood cell, cryptosporidium is so small and tough that it is very hard to detect, much less kill. It causes acute health problems in healthy individuals and may [..]

Microorganism commonly found in lakes and rivers that is highly resistant to disinfection. Cryptosporidium has caused several large outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness, with symptoms that include di [..]

This is a parasite from animal waste takes a dormant form, called a cyst, that has been found in water.

A pathogenic protozoan organism resistant to chlorine.

A highly infectious parasitic micro organism, often found in sewage that can cause chronic and severe intestinal disease in both adults and children.

Cryptosporidium is a protozoan parasite (a tiny organism) that causes an infection called cryptosporidiosis affecting people and cattle. The most common symptom is watery diarrhoea, which can range fr [..]

a protozoan (single-celled organism) that can infect humans, usually as a result of exposure to contaminated drinking water.

Protozoan parasite found in the intestines of animals, and may be transmitted to humans by direct contact with an infected animal, by eating contaminated food, or by drinking contaminated water. It ca [..]