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Cryptosporidiosis
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Corrected, from Open AIÂ 4/13/2023
Cryptosporidiosis is an illness caused by a microscopic parasite called Cryptosporidium. The parasite can be found in water, soil, and feces of infected animals and humans.
Cryptosporidiosis is transmitted through the ingestion of contaminated water, food, or surfaces, or through contact with infected animals or people. It can also be spread through sexual contact or from mother to child during childbirth.
Symptoms of cryptosporidiosis usually include diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, and fever. In healthy individuals, the symptoms usually last for about 1-2 weeks and resolve on their own. However, in people with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing chemotherapy, cryptosporidiosis can be a severe and potentially life-threatening illness.
Treatment for cryptosporidiosis involves managing the symptoms with supportive care, such as rehydration, electrolyte replacement, and anti-diarrheal medication. Antimicrobial therapy may be prescribed in severe cases or in immunocompromised individuals.
Prevention of cryptosporidiosis involves practicing good hygiene, such as washing hands frequently with soap and water, avoiding contact with infected individuals or animals, and drinking only treated or boiled water.
This medication was approved in 2002 and is the only recommended medication for conventional treatment. In some cases, pharmaceutical treatment is not necessary.
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Sporotrichosis Copy
Iodine Program
This is a rare but real condition where mold/fungus from soil infects the skin. In some cases of immunocompromise (alcoholics, AIDS, cancer) it can invade the joints, lungs, sinuses, and other internal regions. A recommended treatment for cutaneous and lymphcutaneous sprochtrichosis in adults and children is  high-dose-iodine!, up to 7.5 gm per day. The duration of iodine is not specified in the 2007 guidelines below, but 12 months is recommended for itraconazole therapy, up to 400 mg/day in adults. There are cases of articular, osseus (joint and bone) and pulmonary sporotrichosis that have responded to iodine alone. Why some cases did or did not respond is probably due to coexistant factors such as multi-mineral deficiency, multi-vitamin deficiency, essential oil deficiency, and toxicities with natural (molds) and man-made (heavy-metals, halides, petrochemicals) toxins. Iodine is useful for viral pneumonias such as coronavirus. It was the sole treatment, highly effective and safe, for neuro-syphilis until the early 1940’s; therefore its ability to penetrate the brain and spinal cord is unquestionable, at least in that condition. Most likely, single doses up to 2.5-5 gms are tolerated several times a day and would probably be effective if the other factors are addressed concurrently. See the post on itraconazole for more information on the use of this pharmaceutical.
Same effect of two and three-times a day dosing
Single daily dose, less tolerated
Treatment of cutaneous sporotrichosis with one daily dose of potassium iodide.1996 up to 11.2 gm KI/day or 8.5 gm I-!
Ocular-Sporitrichosis-Cases..2020
Ocular Sporotrichosis Similar articles for PMID_ 34829238 – Search Results – PubMed
Practice Guidelines for the Management of Sporotrichosis-2007-IDSA.2007.r
(Practice Guidelines for the Management of Sporotrichosis-2000-IDSA.2000, for comparison, PENDING)
Pulmonary Sporotrichosis Treated With Itraconazole.1993
MultifocaI Systemic Sporotrichosis.1988
HPT Axis
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