The intracellular protozoan parasite of the genus Cryptosporidium is among the leading
causes of waterborne diarrheal disease outbreaks throughout the world. The parasite is …

A peptide inhibiting the release of growth hormone was originally detected accidentally
during studies of the distribution of growth hormone–releasing factor in the hypothalamus of …

Microsporidia are obligate intracellular spore-forming protozoal parasites belonging to the
phylum Microspora. Their host range is extensive, including most invertebrates and all …

Protozoa are among the most important pathogens that can cause infections in
immunocompromised hosts. These microorganisms particularly infect individuals with …

This chapter describes the clinical and pathogenic features of microsporidiosis. It mainly
focuses on intestinal disease. Most reports of intestinal microsporidiosis have involved …

The global burden of diarrhea caused by Cryptosporidium parasite is underestimated. In
immunocompromised hosts, chronic and severe presentation of intestinal cryptosporidiosis …

PURPOSE Management of chemotherapy-induced diarrhea (CID) has customarily involved
symptomatic treatment with opioids in conjunction with supportive care. Alternatively …

With admirable clarity the authors-all highly regarded experts in their respective fields-
present the clinician with a supremely readable and practical text. The emphasis here is …

Although the human pathogen Cryptosporidium parvum was recognised in 1912 and
subsequently detected in the small and large intestine of a variety of animal species, it did …

Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011; 34: 587–603 Summary Background Diarrhoea is a common
presentation throughout the course of HIV disease. Aim To review the literature relating to …