In simple words: Cryptosporidiosis, often called "Crypto," is an infection of the digestive system that causes watery diarrhea. It's caused by a parasite commonly found in contaminated water or food. Healthy individuals often recover without treatment, but it can be severe in people with weakened immune systems.

Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by the protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium. This parasite is found in soil, food, water, or surfaces contaminated with the feces of infected humans or animals. It's resistant to chlorine and a common cause of waterborne illness, especially in recreational water.

Example 1: A child develops watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, and a low-grade fever after swimming in a public pool. Stool examination reveals Cryptosporidium., An immunocompromised individual experiences persistent, severe watery diarrhea and weight loss, later diagnosed as chronic cryptosporidiosis., A traveler returning from a region with poor sanitation presents with dehydration and persistent diarrhea, and Cryptosporidium is identified in their stool sample.

Symptoms (diarrhea, abdominal pain, fever, etc.), duration of symptoms, travel history, exposure to potentially contaminated food/water, laboratory results of stool examination confirming Cryptosporidium, and details of any treatment provided.