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Cryptosporidiosis

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Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrhoeal disease caused by microscopic parasites called Cryptosporidium.

The Cryptosporidium parasites are found in the faeces of infected humans or animals such as cattle, sheep, dogs, cats, birds and fish. The parasite is one of the most common causes of waterborne disease in humans around the world.

Follow the links below to find trusted information about cryptosporidiosis.

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SA Health (Cryptosporidium infection), Healthy WA (Cryptosporidium infection (Cryptosporidiosis))

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Last reviewed: April 2022


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