title: Acute self-limited colitis associated with Cryptosporidium in an immunocompetent patient.
abstract: A case report of acute self-limiting colitis associated with enteric Cryptosporidium infection in an immunocompetent child is presented. This case broadens the spectrum of symptoms and manifestation of Cryptosporidium infection in a normal human host.
authors.affiliation: Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68105.
authors.forename: M H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Hart
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kruger
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Nielsen
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kaufman
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002648:Child; D003092:Colitis / Q000209:etiology*; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence