Anthea U. Ikpo

Cryptosporidiosis and Associated Risk Factors among Children Attending Paediatric Hospitals in Enugu Metropolis, Enugu State, Nigeria

Ezinne G. Ani, Pauline U. Umeanaeto, Kindness C. Irikannu & Anthea U. Ikpo · International Journal of Pathogen Research · 2023

Cryptosporidiosis is a zoonotic disease caused by infection with protozoan parasite of the genus Cryptosporidium. It is associated with moderate to severe diarrhoea which may eventually lead to death. The parasite impedes growth and development of affected children. A hospital ba...