Table 1. Frequency of Cryptosporidium Species Among Immunocompromised Patients and Children, Southwest of Iran.
Cases | Tested Cases, No. (%) | Infected Cases, No. (%) | Cryptosporidium Species |
---|---|---|---|
Malignant hematologic children | 132 (33.8%) | 4 (3) | C. hominis, C. parvum |
Malignant hematologic adults | 111 (28.5) | 4 (3.6) | C. hominis, C. parvum |
Kidney transplant recipients | 48 (12.3) | 3 (6.2) | C. hominis, C. parvum |
HIV+ | 48 (12.3) | 3 (6.2) | C. parvum |
Hemodialysis patients | 32 (8.2) | 1 (3.1) | C. parvum |
Children younger than 5 years | 19 (4.9) | 1 (5.2) | C. meleagridis |