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General Reports
       

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Epidemiological and clinical features of travel-associated cryptosporidiosis.
Weitzel T, Wichmann O, Muhlberger N,  et al
Clin Microbiol Infect. 2006 Sep;12(9):921-4.
 Abstract

Unravelling Cryptosporidium and Giardia epidemiology.
Caccio SM, Thompson RC, McLauchlin J, Smith HV.
Trends Parasitol. 2005 Sep;21(9):430-7.
 Abstract
Africa
       

Guinea-Bissau 

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Seven years' experience with Cryptosporidium parvum in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa.
Perch M, Sodemann M, Jakobsen MS, et al.
Ann Trop Paediatr 2001 Dec;21(4):313-8
Abstract
 
Canary Islands

              Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Enterocytozoon bieneusi (microsporidia) in clinical samples from immunocompetent
individuals in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain.
Abreu-Acosta N, Lorenzo-Morales J, Leal-Guio Y, et al
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2005 Nov;99(11):848-55.
 Abstract
 
Tanzania

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Asymptomatic cryptosporidium hominis infection among human immundeficiency
virus-infected patients in Tanzania.
Houpt ER, Bushen OY, Sam NE, et al 
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2005 Sep;73(3):520-2
 Abstract

Zambia

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Asymptomatic cryptosporidiosis in Zambian dairy farm workers and their household
members.
Siwila J, Phiri IG, Vercruysse J, et al 
Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2007 Mar 16;
 Abstract

Intestinal and systemic infection, HIV, and mortality in Zambian children
with persistent diarrhea and malnutrition.
Amadi B, Kelly P, Mwiya M,  et al.
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2001 May;32(5):550-4
Abstract
Asia
       
India
 
            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Prevalence of opportunistic infections in AIDS patients in Mangalore, Karnataka.
Saldanha D, Gupta N, Shenoy S, Saralaya V.
Trop Doct. 2008 Jul;38(3):172-3.
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Clinical features & risk factors associated with cryptosporidiosis in HIV infected adults in India.
Rao Ajjampur SS, Asirvatham JR, Muthusamy D,
Indian J Med Res. 2007 Dec;126(6):553-7.
 Paper

Japan

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
An outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with swimming pools
Takagi M, Toriumi H, Endo T,
Kansenshogaku Zasshi. 2008 Jan;82(1):14-9
 Abstract
 
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An Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Suspected to be Related to Contaminated Food,
October 2006, Sakai City, Japan.
Yoshida H, Matsuo M, Miyoshi T, et al  
Jpn J Infect Dis. 2007 Nov;60(6):405-7.
 Paper

Subgenotype analysis of Cryptosporidium parvum isolates from humans and animals in
Japan using the 60-kDa glycoprotein gene sequences.
Abe N, Matsubayashi M, Kimata I, Iseki M.  
Parasitol Res. 2006 Mar 25;
 Abstract
 

Korea

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
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A survey of cryptosporidiosis among 2,541 residents of 25 coastal islands in Jeollanam-do
(Province),Republic of Korea.
Park JH, Kim HJ, Guk SM, et al 
Korean J Parasitol. 2006 Dec;44(4):367-72.
Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Genotype analysis of Cryptosporidium spp. prevalent in a rural village in Hwasun-gun,
Republic of Korea.
Park JH, Guk SM, Han ET, et al     
Korean J Parasitol. 2006 Mar;44(1):27-33.
 Paper

Prevalence of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parvum in non-HIV patients in
Jeollanam-do, Korea.
Lee JK, Song HJ, Yu JR. 
Korean J Parasitol. 2005 Sept;43(3):111-114.
 Abstract
 
Malaysia
 
            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Current status and future trends in Cryptosporidium and Giardia epidemiology in Malaysia.
Lim YA, Ahmad RA, Smith HV.
J Water Health. 2008 Jun;6(2):239-54.
 Abstract

Taiwan

            Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence of Intestinal Infection due to Cryptosporidium Species Among Taiwanese Patients
with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection
Hung CC, Tsaihong JC, Lee YT, et al  
J Formos Med Assoc. 2007 Jan;106(1):31-5.
 Abstract
Australia/Pacific Islands
       
Australia

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Classification of Cryptosporidium from sporadic cryptosporidiosis cases in humans employing
sequence-based multilocus analysis following mutation scanning.
Jex AR, Pangasa A, Campbell BE, Whipp M, et al
 J Clin Microbiol. 2008 Apr 30.
 Abstract
 
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The evaluation of web-based data collection for enhanced surveillance of cryptosporidiosis.
Viney KA, McAnulty JM.
N S W Public Health Bull. 2008 Jan-Feb;19(1-2):15-9
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Prevalence of Enteric Protozoa in HIV-Positive and HIV-Negative Men Who Have Sex
with Menfrom Sydney, Australia
Stark D, Fotedar R, VAN Hal S, et al  
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2007 Mar;76(3):549-552.
Abstract
 
New Zealand
 
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The seasonality of human cryptosporidiosis in New Zealand.
Lake IR, Pearce J, Savill M.
Epidemiol Infect. 2007 Dec 4;:1-5
Abstract
Europe
       
Regional

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Human Cryptosporidiosis: An Update With Special Emphasis on the Situation
in Europe.
Joachim A.
Vet Med B Infect Dis Vet Public Health. 2004 Aug;51(6):251-259.
Abstract
 
Ireland
 
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  The prevalence of Cryptosporidium species and subtypes in human faecal samples in Ireland.
Zintl A, Proctor AF, Read C, et al 
Epidemiol Infect. 2008 May 12:1-8.
Abstract
 
Norway

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Cryptosporidium parvum infections in Bergen, Norway, during an extensive outbreak of
waterborne giardiasis in autumn and winter 2004.
Robertson LJ, Forberg T, Hermansen L, et al
Appl Environ Microbiol. 2006 Mar;72(3):2218-20.
 Abstract
 

The potential for acquiring cryptosporidiosis or giardiosis from consumption of mung bean
prouts in Norway: a preliminary step-wise risk assessment.
Robertson LJ, Greig JD, Gjerde B, Fazil A.
Int J Food Microbiol. 2005 Feb 15;98(3):291-300
 Abstract
 

Portugal

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Distribution of Cryptosporidium subtypes in humans and domestic and wild ruminants in
Portugal.
Alves M, Xiao L, Antunes F, Matos O.   
Parasitol Res. 2006 Mar 22;
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FULL-TEXT LETTER
 Cryptosporidium felis and C. meleagridis in persons with HIV, Portugal
Matos O, Alves M, Xiao L, Cama V, Antunes F
 Emerg Infect Dis 2004 Dec
Letter

Slovenia

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  Molecular characterisation of Cryptosporidium isolates from humans in Slovenia.
Soba B, Petrovec M, Mioc V, Logar J.  
Clin Microbiol Infect. 2006 Sep;12(9):918-21.
Abstract
 
Spain

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Pulmonary cryptosporidiosis in AIDS patients
Corti M, Villafañe MF, Muzzio E, et al
Rev Argent Microbiol. 2008 Apr-Jun;40(2):106-8
 Abstract

Genetic characterization of Cryptosporidium species from humans in Spain.
Llorente MT, Clavel A, Goni MP, et al
Parasitol Int. 2007 Feb 22;
Abstract

United Kingdom

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Outbreak of cryptosporidiosis among veterinary students.
Gait R, Soutar RH, Hanson M, Fraser C, Chalmers R.
Vet Rec. 2008 Jun 28;162(26):843-5.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to interactive water feature, UK: importance of guidelines.
Jones M, Boccia D, Kealy M, et al
Euro Surveill. 2006 Apr 20;11(4)
Paper

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Sporadic Cryptosporidiosis Decline after Membrane Filtration of Public Water Supplies,
England, 1996–2002,
Goh S, Reacher M, Casemore DP, et al
Emerg Infect Dis. 2005 Feb;11(2):251-9.
Paper
Latin America/Caribbean
       
Jamaica
 
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL TEXT REPORT
Unique Cryptosporidium population in HIV-infected persons, Jamaica.
Gatei W, Barrett D, Lindo JF, et al  
Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 May;14(5):841-3.
Commentary

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Unique Cryptosporidium population in HIV-infected persons, Jamaica.
Gatei W, Barrett D, Lindo JF, et al   
Emerg Infect Dis. 2008 May;14(5):841-3.
Paper
 
Mexico
 
             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Epidemiology of cryptosporidiosis in North American travelers to Mexico.
Nair P, Mohamed JA, DuPont HL, et al
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2008 Aug;79(2):210-4.
Abstract
 
Venezuela

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Environmental risk factors for Cryptosporidium infection in an island from Western Venezuela.
Chacín-Bonilla L, Barrios F, Sanchez Y.
Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz. 2008 Feb;103(1):45-9.
Paper

Cryptosporidiosis in hiv-infected venezuelan adults is strongly associated with acute
or chronic diarrhea.
Certad G, Arenas-Pinto A, Pocaterra L,
Am J Trop Med Hyg. 2005 Jul;73(1):54-7.
 Abstract
Middle East
       
Iran

             Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
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Cryptosporidiosis in immunocompromised patients in the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Nahrevanian H, Assmar M.
J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2008 Feb;41(1):74-7
Paper
 

Cryptosporidiosis among immunocompetent patients with gastroenteritis in Iran: a comparison with
other enteropathogenic parasites.
Nahrevanian H, Assmar M, Samin MG.
J Microbiol Immunol Infect. 2007 Apr;40(2):154-6.
 Abstract
North America
       
Canada

           Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Genotype and subtype analyses of Cryptosporidium isolates from dairy calves and
humans in Ontario.
Trotz-Williams LA, Martin DS, Gatei W, et al
Parasitol Res. 2006 Mar 25;
Abstract

 

United States

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
The SEEDs of two gastrointestinal diseases: Socioeconomic, environmental, and demographic factors
related to cryptosporidiosis and giardiasis in Massachusetts.
Cohen SA, Egorov AI, Jagai JS, et al
Environ Res. 2008 Aug 13.
 Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Cryptosporidiosis outbreaks associated with recreational water use--five states, 2006.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).  
MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2007 Jul 27;56(29):729-32.
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FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cryptosporidiosis associated with ozonated apple cider.
Blackburn BG, Mazurek JM, Hlavsa M, et al. 
Emerg Infect Dis 2006 Apr 
 Paper
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Emergency Survey Methods in Acute Cryptosporidiosis Outbreak,
Fox LM, Ocfemia MCB, Hunt DC, et al.
Emerg Infec Dis Vol. 11, No. 5
 Paper
 
Risk of infection with Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptosporidium
hominis in dairy cattle in the New York City watershed.
Nydam DV, Lindergard G, Santucci F, et al
Am J Vet Res. 2005 Mar;66(3):413-7.
 Abstract
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Cryptosporidiosis Surveillance --- United States 1999--2002
CDC
MMWR January 28, 2005 / Vol. 53 / No. SS--1
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An outbreak of cryptosporidiosis among veterinary science students who
work with calves.
Preiser G, Preiser L, Madeo L.
J Am Coll Health. 2003 Mar;51(5):213-5
 Abstract
 
Race/ethnicity and other risk of factors associated with cryptosporidiosis
as an initial AIDS-defining condition in California,1980-99.
Khalakdina A, Tabnak F, Sun RK, et al.
Epidemiol Infect 2001 Dec;127(3):535-43
Abstract

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