Risk Factors for Cryptosporiosis
| About risk factors: Risk factors for Cryptosporiosis are factors that do not seem to be a direct cause of the disease, but seem to be associated in some way. Having a risk factor for Cryptosporiosis makes the chances of getting a condition higher but does not always lead to Cryptosporiosis. Also, the absence of any risk factors or having a protective factor does not necessarily guard you against getting Cryptosporiosis. For general information and a list of risk factors, see the risk center. |
Risk factor list: The list of risk factors mentioned for Cryptosporiosis in various sources includes:
- International travel
- Young children
- Male homosexuals
- Exposure to patients with Cryptosporiosis
- Immunocompromise
- Contaminated water
- Feces
- Animal feces
Last revision: May 26, 2003
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