An updated review on Cryptosporidium and Giardia.
Cryptosporidium and Giardia are two of the most commonly occurring enteric protozoans. They are responsible for diarrheal diseases that may lead to nutritional deficiencies and significant morbidity and mortality, especially among children in developing countries and patients who have immune defects. Both are difficult to diagnose with microscopic techniques. This article provides an updated review of the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical manifestations, and treatment of Cryptosporidium and Giardia.
Huang
David B
DB
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, One Baylor Plaza, 535EE, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
White
A Clinton
AC
D000818:Animals; D021742:Cryptosporidiidae; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology; D005872:Giardia; D005873:Giardiasis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans