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[Human cryptosporidiosis and Cryptosporidium spp. in Haiti].
Tropical medicine & international health : TM & IH - 1 Jun 2006
Raccurt Christian P, Brasseur Philippe, Verdier Rose I, Li Xunde, Eyma Etna, Stockman Christine Pannier, Agnamey Patrice, Guyot Karine, Totet Anne, Liautaud Bernard, Nevez Gilles, Dei-Cas Eduardo, Pape Jean W
Abstract excerpt
Contamination by water-born infectious diseases is closely linked to urban slums conditions such as overcrowding and high level of faecal pollution by animal and human excreta. In this environment, cryptosporidiosis is a major cause of acute diarrhoea in children and chronic persistent diarrhoea in AIDS patients, resulting in increased morbidity and mortality in both populations. The aims of this study conducted...
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