Continuing to be the seminal work in the field, Cryptosporidium and Cryptosporidiosis, Second Edition covers every aspect involved in the study of these highly adaptable parasites frombasic biology to the search for a vaccine. It introduces molecular biology by discussing recent discoveries in the genome, genetic regulation, and comparative genomics of several species. Contributions present new biochemical data including metabolism and the investigation of structural proteins as potential drug targets. The book details transmission dynamics and molecular epidemiology, molecular methods for detecting infection, sources of contamination in foodborne transmission, and outbreaks and governmental regulations concerning drinking water, recreational waters, and waste management.

Chapters consider host immune responses, the histopathology and pathophysiology of infection in immunocompetent and immunocompromised humans, and the vast array of compounds tested for the prophylaxis and treatment of cryptosporidiosis in humans and animals. The specifics of disease presentation address several species including fish, reptiles, birds, wild animals, companion animals, and livestock. The final chapters define appropriate animal models for parasite propagation and research, and describe the cells and media most useful for in vitro techniques.

CONTENTS
General Biology, R. Fayer
Genomics, J.C. Kissinger
Biochemistry, G. Zhu
Epidemiology, G. Nichols
Molecular Epidemiology, L. Xiao and U.M. Ryan
Diagnostics, H.V. Smith
Immune Responses, V. McDonald
Clinical Disease and Pathology, C. Alcantara Warren and
R.L. Guerrant
Prophylaxis and Chemotherapy, H.D. Stockdale,
J.A. Spencer, and B.L. Blagburn
Foodborne Transmission, Y.R. Ortega and V.A. Cama
Waterborne: Drinking Water, J.L. Clancy and T.M. Hargy
Waterborne: Recreational Water, M.J. Beach
Waste Management, D.D. Bowman
Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles, T.K. Graczyk
Birds, U. Ryan and L. Xiao
Zoo and Wild Mammals, O. Matos
Companion Animals, M. Santín and J.M. Trout
Livestock, M. Santín and J.M. Trout
Animal Models, S. Tzipori and G. Widmer
In Vitro Cultivation, M.J. Arrowood
Index