cryptosporidium?

hopefulheather
on 11/21/08 9:53 am - Strasburg, PA
I am four years post op and have been diagnosed with cryptosporidium.... has anyone else experienced this? What should I expect?
Ruth A.
on 11/21/08 9:33 pm - Letchworth Garden City, UK

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/cryptosporidium/DS00907

I hope you feel better soon...

Definition

Cryptosporidium infection (cryptosporidiosis) is a gastrointestinal disease whose primary symptom is diarrhea. The illness begins when a tiny one-celled parasite enters your body and travels to your small intestine. Cryptosporidium, which means "hidden spore," then begins its life cycle inside your body — burrowing into the walls of your intestines and then later being shed in your feces.

In most healthy people, cryptosporidium infection produces a bout of watery diarrhea and resolves within a week or two. For people with a compromised immune system, it can become life-threatening without proper treatment. Complications include dehydration due to severe diarrhea, malnutrition and weight loss. The infection may also spread beyond your intestines.

Cryptosporidium infection is transmitted when you come in contact with soil, food, water or surfaces that have been touched by contaminated human or animal feces. Options for treatment of cryptosporidium infection focus on alleviating diarrhea and boosting the immune response.

About 3,000 cases of cryptosporidium infection are reported each year in the United States. Incidence of the illness is higher in children than adults, and it's also more likely to affect people with HIV infection. Prevention measures include good hygiene and avoiding drinking water that hasn't been boiled or filtered.

meltingmel
on 11/23/08 6:52 am - Grove City, Ohio, OH
Have you been swimming lately? Crypto outbreaks often hapen in swimming pools, gross but the truth. I am an infectious disease nurse and this is a common source of outbreaks. Don't worry, it will pass.
Peace and Blessings, Melinda
Starting weight 326
Lowest weight 145
Current weight 175
Goal weight 145
The taste of the bait isn't worth the pain of the hook
hopefulheather
on 11/23/08 10:39 pm - Strasburg, PA
No, I run a daycare... apparently caught it from one of my little ones. She is potty trained but had diarrea a few fridays ago... I'm assuming I got it from her. Thanks, I'm on meds now and getting better.
meltingmel
on 11/23/08 10:44 pm - Grove City, Ohio, OH
Oh yes daycares are a great source of outbreaks as well. Wear gloves and was your hands each time u change a diaper.did anyone tell u how to clean your facility?
Peace and Blessings, Melinda
Starting weight 326
Lowest weight 145
Current weight 175
Goal weight 145
The taste of the bait isn't worth the pain of the hook
hopefulheather
on 11/23/08 10:51 pm - Strasburg, PA
not to stop this creature... do you have any tips?
meltingmel
on 11/23/08 10:59 pm - Grove City, Ohio, OH
Oh yes I do. Crypto is a spore so bleach won't kill it. You need to clean with 3 or 6 percent hydrogen peroxide.
Peace and Blessings, Melinda
Starting weight 326
Lowest weight 145
Current weight 175
Goal weight 145
The taste of the bait isn't worth the pain of the hook
hopefulheather
on 11/23/08 11:01 pm - Strasburg, PA
Thank you.... That is VERY helpful!
meltingmel
on 11/24/08 1:11 am - Grove City, Ohio, OH
Lot's of info is available on the CDC website.
Try this web address.
http://www.cdc.gov/crypto/daycare/outbreak.html
Peace and Blessings, Melinda
Starting weight 326
Lowest weight 145
Current weight 175
Goal weight 145
The taste of the bait isn't worth the pain of the hook
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