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Cryptosporidium and host resistance: historical perspective and some novel approaches

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  28 February 2007

James A. Harp
James A. Harp*
Affiliation:
United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, National Animal Disease Center, 2300 Dayton Avenue, Ames, IA 50010, USA
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*E-mail: [email protected]
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Abstract

Cryptosporidium parvum is recognized as a major cause of diarrheal disease in neonatal bovine calves. In addition, this protozoan parasite has emerged as an important cause of disease in both immunocompromised and immunocompetent humans. Despite years of research, no consistently effective means of prevention or treatment are readily available for cryptosporidiosis in any species. Infection through ingestion of contaminated water has been widely documented; C. parvum was reported to be responsible for the largest waterborne outbreak of infectious disease in US history. In addition to its role as a primary disease agent, C. parvum has potential to initiate or exacerbate other gastrointestinal disorders, such as inflammatory bowel disease. Thus, control of C. parvum infection in both animals and humans remains an important objective. Research in our laboratory has focused on understanding mechanisms of resistance to C. parvum. We have demonstrated that acquisition of intestinal flora increases resistance to C. parvum. Substances present in the intestinal mucosa of adult animals can transfer resistance when fed to susceptible infants. Both expression of intestinal enzymes and rate of proliferation of epithelial cells may be altered following C. parvum infection. These and other changes may have profound effects on host resistance to C. parvum.

Keywords

Cryptosporidium parvumdiarrheal diseaseinnate immunityhost resistanceintestinal flora
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Research Article
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Animal Health Research Reviews , Volume 4 , Issue 1 , June 2003 , pp. 53 - 62
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Copyright © USDA 2003

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