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FAQ

What are the symptoms of cryptosporidium?

Page last updated 15 June 2022

The symptoms of cryptosporidium appear around one to 12 days after infection and may include:

  • Watery diarrhoea
  • Abdominal cramps
  • Bloating
  • Vomiting
  • Fever.

While symptoms last around 1-3 weeks in most people, it can be a serious illness for people with weakened immune systems.

Sources & Citations

3. Better Health Channel. Gastroenteritis – cryptosporidiosis. Available at: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/conditionsandtreatments/gastroenteritis-cryptosporidiosis?viewAsPdf=true (accessed June 2022).

MAT-AU-2201782(v1.0)  Date of preparation June 2022