Isosporiasis

Isosporiasis: Introduction

Isosporiasis: Infection with a type of protozoan parasite (Isoporo belli). Infections tend to occur in tropical countries and AIDS patients are the most susceptible. Healthy individuals tend to recover within weeks whereas the disease persists for months or years in immunocompromised patients and may ultimately result in death. Incubation period is about one week. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Isosporiasis is available below.

Symptoms of Isosporiasis

• Fever
• Abdominal pain
• Diarrhea
• Weight loss
• Malabsorption
• more symptoms...»

See full list of 7 symptoms of Isosporiasis

Isosporiasis: Complications

Read more about complications of Isosporiasis.

Wrongly Diagnosed with Isosporiasis?

• Misdiagnosis of Isosporiasis
• Hidden causes of Isosporiasis (possibly wrongly diagnosed)

Causes of Isosporiasis

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Definitions of Isosporiasis:

Infection with parasitic protozoa of the genus ISOSPORA, producing intestinal disease. It is caused by ingestion of oocysts and can produce tissue cysts. - (Source - Diseases Database)

Ophanet, a consortium of European partners, currently defines a condition rare when it affects 1 person per 2,000. They list Isosporiasis as a "rare disease".
Source - Orphanet