The epidemiology and risk factor of Cryptosporidium parvum in Najaf governorate

Cryptosporidiosis is a common cause of diarrhea in children. Morbidity rates are higher underdeveloped nations, where it more common. The risk factors for cryptosporidiosis children with diarrhoea were studied case control study .The Al-Najaf city, who attend two hospitals the sample this . There 89 patients under age three wet mounts, concentration approach was used to diagnose all stool samples that submitted testing .In order find Cryptosporidium oocysts samples, researchers Modified Ziehel-Neelsen staining technique. group included 61 seemed healthy and same as experimental statistical analysis data revealed P-value (p=0.002), presence animals environment (p=0.032), mother (p=0.005), feeding patterns (p=0.021) had these been significant should be considered Cryptosporidiosis. These show city at senior members family may infection due We urge health authorities become awareness source protocol diagnosing parasite labs' normal diagnostic diarrhoeal specimens.