Several days following exposure a small, reddened, raised area appears at the site of inoculation. This is followed by vesicle and scab formation. Within a few days to a week, the lesion resolves. Weeks later regional lymph nodes can enlarge and stay enlarged for months. Fever, anorexia and headaches can be present.
Severe disease can occur in immunocompromised hosts.
Cryptosporidiosis Cryptosporidium spp. Many animal species Fecal - oral route. May involve contaminated air. 3 - 7 days Characterized by cramping, abdominal pain, profuse watery diarrhea, anorexia, and weight loss. Immunosuppressed people may develop severe disease.