title: Cryptosporidiosis, whether it is more prevalent in Southern India.
abstract: Cryptosporidium species is identified as an important cause of morbidity in children and adults. Prevalence rate as reported from various studies in India is much lower when compared to developed word. Present study was designed to analyze the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Stool samples from 306 patients suffering with gastrointestinal symptoms were examined for the presence of Cryptosporidium oocysts. A higher prevalence (25%) was found when compared to reports from north east and western India. Cryptosporidium was prevalent in 35-36% of adults, 17% of children and 20% of infants.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Harmesh
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Manocha
authors.affiliation: Department of Pathology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Seema
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Dua
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Yogesh
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Chander
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology, School of Medical Sciences and Research, Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Megha
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Tailang
keywords: Cryptosporidiosis; oocyst; prevalence