Cryptosporidium in an immunocompetent host causes self-limiting diarrhea, which means it will clear up on its own. However, this pt is immunocompromised, which...Read More
Protozoans transmitted by the fecaloral route are transmitted in the cyst form, which survives
stomach acid. Only the sexually transmitted Trichomonas vaginalis is...Read More
Fertilized Ascaris eggs released in feces may contaminate food or water, which is then consumed.
Ascaris does not attach to the intestine but...Read More
