cryptosporidiosis
noun
cryp·to·spo·rid·i·o·sis
ˌkrip-tō-spȯr-ˌi-dē-ˈō-səs 
plural cryptosporidioses
ˌkrip-tō-spȯr-ˌi-dē-ˈō-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by cryptosporidia
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According to the Cleveland Clinic, cryptosporidiosis is most commonly seen in children aged between 1 and 4, and the most common symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea and vomiting.
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
For example, places where mice and rats are the most abundant scavengers are more vulnerable to outbreaks of illnesses like the bacterial disease leptospirosis and the diarrhea-causing cryptosporidiosis.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Though, it has more recently been used to treat cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic infection that is a common cause of death in children under five in low- and middle-income countries.
—Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
The crypto parasite causes cryptosporidiosis, a watery diarrhea that can persist for up to three weeks.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Following these precautions can reduce both your own risk of contracting cryptosporidiosis and help prevent the spread of the disease to others.
—Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2019
Symptoms of cryptosporidiosis usually start to occur within about two to 10 days after acquiring the infection, according to the CDC.
—oregonlive.com, 1 July 2019
The disease, known as cryptosporidiosis, causes a watery diarrhea with abdominal cramps and nausea tossed in as a bonus.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2014
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Adam England, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026
For example, places where mice and rats are the most abundant scavengers are more vulnerable to outbreaks of illnesses like the bacterial disease leptospirosis and the diarrhea-causing cryptosporidiosis.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 June 2025
Though, it has more recently been used to treat cryptosporidiosis, a parasitic infection that is a common cause of death in children under five in low- and middle-income countries.
—Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
The crypto parasite causes cryptosporidiosis, a watery diarrhea that can persist for up to three weeks.
—Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
Following these precautions can reduce both your own risk of contracting cryptosporidiosis and help prevent the spread of the disease to others.
—Lauren Smith, Good Housekeeping, 1 July 2019
Symptoms of cryptosporidiosis usually start to occur within about two to 10 days after acquiring the infection, according to the CDC.
—oregonlive.com, 1 July 2019
The disease, known as cryptosporidiosis, causes a watery diarrhea with abdominal cramps and nausea tossed in as a bonus.
—Rebecca Kreston, Discover Magazine, 26 May 2014
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cryptosporidiosis
noun
cryp·to·spo·rid·i·o·sis
ˌkrip-tō-spȯr-ˌid-ē-ˈō-səs
plural cryptosporidioses
-ˌsēz
: infection with or disease caused by cryptosporidia
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