Articles of category "Protozoal infections"

Isospora Belli is a parasite causing the disease known as isosporiasis. Humans are the only living hosts of the mentioned parasite. No animal reservoir is known. Isosporiasis symptoms include diarrhea and often loss of weight. It is in some cases associated with AIDS. Isosporiasis treatment isn't complicated but still it's recommended to consult the doctor.

Cryptosporidiosis is known as protozoal infection caused by a parasite "Cryptosporidium parvum". Although this parasite is not new, it hasn't been recognized as a cause of human disease until 1976. The major protozoal infections symptoms include self-limiting diarrhea in the people with intact immune system. Permanent and life-threatening diarrhea can be experienced by people with weakened immune system, such as AIDS patients.