Diarrhoea due to Cryptosporidium in acute lymphoblastic leukemia.
We describe a case of recurring cryptosporidiosis during immunosuppressive treatment. The infection occurred after contact with an affected kitten and followed a less severe course than expected. After withdrawal of immunosuppressive treatment the infection resolved.
D000818:Animals; D002415:Cats; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000150:complications*; D003967:Diarrhea / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007165:Immunosuppression Therapy; D007945:Leukemia, Lymphoid / Q000150:complications*; D008297:Male