CRPTOSPORIDIOSIS DISEASE

Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by a microscopic parasite, cryptosporidium parvum. It can live in the intestine of humans and animals and is passed in the stool of an infected person or animal. Both the disease and the parasite are also known as`` crypto’ ’The parasite is protected by an outer shell that allows it to survive outside the body for long periods of time and makes it very resistant to disinfection. During the past two decades, crypto has become recognised as one of the most common causes of water-borne disease (drinking and recreational).

SYMPTOMS

Diarrheal lasting up to 21 days, loose or watery stool, abdominal cramps, especially in the right side, upset stomach, nausea and a slight fever. Some people have no symptoms. How long after infection do symptoms appear? Symptoms generally begin2-10 days infected. In persons with average immune systems, symptoms usually last about 2 weeks: the symptoms may go in cycles in which you may seem to get better for a few days, then feel worse, before the illness ends.

CAUSES

Crypto lives in the intestine of infected humans or animals. Millions of crypto can be released in a bowel movement from an infected human or animal. You become infected after accidentally swallowing the parasite. Crypto may be found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the faeces from infected humans or animals. Crypto is not spread by contact with blood. Crypto can be spread by putting something in your mouth or accidentally swallowing crypto picked up from surfaces (such as toys, bathroom fixtures, changing tables, diaper pails) contaminated with stool from an infected person. By swallowing swimming or bathing water contaminated with crypto. Water from lakes, rivers, springs, ponds, or streams can be contaminated with sewage or faeces from humans or animals. Crypto is chlorine resistant and can live for days in swimming pools. By eating uncooked food contaminated with crypto. Thoroughly wash with uncontaminated water all vegetables and fruits you plan to eat raw.

HOME REMEDIES

Home remedies may not be enough for some people. See your health care provider if symptoms persist. Most people with a healthy immune system will recover on their own. If you diarrheal, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Rapid loss of fluids because of diarrheal can be life-threatening in babies; parents should consult their health care provider about rehydration drink option for babies. People who  are in poor health or who have a weakened immune system are at higher risk for more severe and more prolonged illness.

                              Eating for 3 days only dry, very burnt toast and black tea without any sugar added usually works.Use 2 tablespoons of coconut milk/oil cooked with rice daily3 times a day.Cut up a fresh garlic clove in 3 or 4 pieces. In a glass of water add 1 tablespoon of psyllium,place the garlic cloves in your mouth and swallow them with the psyllium- water.This will crate a timed release effect to bring garlic clove into the small intestines to kill the crypto.Do this 3 times a day. Retention(implantation) enema with up to 3 raw garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons of wheatgrass juice added once a day.Mix in blender.Follow the diet for diarrhea. Avoid dairy products, sweets and all fruits except lemons.