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#IDFridays Week 33: Cryptosporidiosis
Known as crypto, this is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites NameCryptosporidiosis aka crypto Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation Period2 – 10 days after infection Signs and Symptoms DiagnosisLaboratory examination of stool/feces samples Treatment Prognosis Prevention: What Can You Do?Wash your hands and maintain good hygiene behaviors Cryptosporidiosis In the News Source:http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/crypto/
#IDFridays Week 31: Scabies
Scabies, also known as the seven-year itch, is caused by a parasite that buries itself in your skin NameScabies aka the seven-year itch (this nickname comes from the fact that it can be hard to get rid of) Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation Period4 – 6 weeks after exposure but only 1 – 4 days for people […]
#IDFridays Week 30: Brucellosis
This disease has more than six names and comes from animals NameBrucellosis, also known as Malta fever, Bang’s disease, Crimean fever, Gibraltar fever, Mediterranean fever, and rock fever Transmission GeographyWorldwide Incubation Period2 – 4 weeks after infection Signs and Symptoms Initial symptoms include: Additional symptoms that can persist or go away and return: DiagnosisLaboratory testing […]
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