Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Cryptosporidiosis in veterinary students.
- Journal:
- Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association
- Year:
- 1988
- Authors:
- Levine, J F et al.
- Affiliation:
- Department of Microbiology
Plain-English summary
Ten veterinary students were diagnosed with cryptosporidiosis, an infection caused by a tiny parasite. They likely got it from being in close contact with infected calves or touching contaminated items. The students experienced symptoms like fever, headache, nausea, diarrhea, and vomiting, with these signs lasting anywhere from about a day to over two weeks. While one student needed to go to the hospital, the others were able to recover without any specific treatment. Overall, the students eventually got better.
Abstract
Cryptosporidiosis was diagnosed in 10 veterinary students. Exposure to the pathogen was associated with direct contact with infected calves and contact with contaminated materials. Affected students had fever (50%), headache (50%), nausea (70%), diarrhea (80%), and vomiting (40%). Clinical signs persisted for 30 hours to 16 days after the onset of clinical signs of disease. Although one student required hospitalization, the remaining students recovered without treatment.
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