Background The importance of Cryptosporidium as a pediatric enteropathogen in
developing countries is recognized. Methods Data from the Global Enteric Multicenter Study …

Background Cryptosporidium species are enteric protozoa that cause significant morbidity
and mortality in children worldwide. We characterized the epidemiology of Cryptosporidium …

Background Cryptosporidiosis is a common cause of infectious diarrhea in young children
worldwide, and is a significant contributor to under-five mortality. Current treatment options …

Summary Background The protozoan Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of diarrhoea
morbidity and mortality in children younger than 5 years. However, the true global burden of …

Globally, Cryptosporidium infection continues to be a significant health problem where it is
recognized as an important cause of diarrhoea in both immunocompromised and …

Background Cryptosporidiosis is a major cause of childhood diarrhea in low-and middle-
income countries and has been linked to impairment of child growth. This study investigated …

Hospital-and community-based studies in sub-Saharan Africa document a high prevalence
of cryptosporidiosis in children aged 6–36 months, particularly among those who are …

We determined the incidence of cryptosporidiosis in children aged< 5 years presenting with
diarrhoea in an urban and rural hospital-based setting in Malawi. Stools were collected over …

Background Cryptosporidium infection causes gastrointestinal disease and has a worldwide
distribution. The highest burden is in developing countries. Objectives We sought to conduct …

The present overview discusses the findings of cryptosporidiosis research conducted in
Africa and highlights the currently available information on Cryptosporidium epidemiology …