Immunocompromised Persons
People with weakened immune systems may be at higher risk for acquiring cryptosporidosis. If you are immunocompromised, you should talk to your health care provider for additional guidance.
CDC also has some resources to answer questions that immunocompromised people and their health care providers might have about infection with Cryptosporidium.
Public
Infection – Immunocompromised Persons Fact Sheet
Prevention – Immunocompromised Persons Fact Sheet
You Can Prevent Cryptosporidosis
Health Care Providers and Public Health Professionals
Cryptosporidiosis and Immunosuppression
Page last modified: April 16, 2008
Page last reviewed: April 16, 2008
Content Source: Division of Parasitic Diseases (DPD)
National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (ZVED)
Page last reviewed: April 16, 2008
Content Source: Division of Parasitic Diseases (DPD)
National Center for Zoonotic, Vector-Borne, and Enteric Diseases (ZVED)