Acute self-limited colitis associated with Cryptosporidium in an immunocompetent patient.
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.
Hart
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Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha 68105.
Kruger
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Nielsen
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Kaufman
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D000208:Acute Disease; D002648:Child; D003092:Colitis / Q000209:etiology*; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000150:complications*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007121:Immunocompetence