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MSH: Intestinal infection with organisms of the genus CRYPTOSPORIDIUM. It occurs in both animals and humans. Symptoms include severe DIARRHEA.,CSP: intestinal infection with protozoa of the genus Cryptosporidium; occurs in both animals and humans; symptoms include severe diarrhea.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>Cryptosporidiosis (crypto) is an illness caused by a parasite. The parasite lives in soil, food and water. It may also be on surfaces that have been contaminated with waste. You can become infected if you swallow the parasite.</p><p>The most common symptom of crypto is watery diarrhea. Other symptoms include</p><ul><li> Dehydration </li><li>Weight loss </li><li> Stomach cramps or pain </li><li> Fever </li><li> Nausea </li><li> Vomiting </li></ul><p>Most people with crypto get better with no treatment, but crypto can cause serious problems in people with weak immune systems such as in people with <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/hivaidsandinfections.html'>HIV/AIDS</a>. To reduce your risk of crypto, wash yo
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