Cryptosporidium parvum

A species of parasitic protozoa that infects humans and most domestic mammals. Its oocysts measure five microns in diameter. These organisms exhibit alternating cycles of sexual and asexual reproduction.

Year introduced: 1992

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Tree Number(s): B01.043.075.189.250.150.160.170

MeSH Unique ID: D016785

Registry Number: txid5807

Entry Terms:

• Cryptosporidium parvums
• parvum, Cryptosporidium

Previous Indexing:

• Cryptosporidium (1985-1991)

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Organisms Category
Eukaryota
Alveolata
Apicomplexa
Coccidia
Eimeriida
Cryptosporidiidae
Cryptosporidium
Cryptosporidium parvum