Treatments for Cryptosporiosis

Treatment list for Cryptosporiosis: The list of treatments mentioned in various sources for Cryptosporiosis includes the following list. Always seek professional medical advice about any treatment or change in treatment plans.

• Symptomatic treatment
• Bed rest
• Fluids
• Salt balance treatments

Treatments of Cryptosporiosis discussion: There is no effective treatment. If you have diarrhea, drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration. Rapid loss of fluids because of diarrhea can be life-threatening in babies; parents should consult their health care provider about fluid replacement therapy options for babies. Antidiarrheal medicine may help slow down diarrhea, but consult with your health care provider before taking it. ¹

Footnotes:
1. excerpt from Preventing Cryptosporidiosis: A Guide for People with Compromised Immune Systems: DPD

Last revision: May 26, 2003

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