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How has the reporting of Cryptosporidium parvum changed and why?

April 26, 2017changed cryptosporidium parvum

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How has the reporting of Cryptosporidium parvum changed and why?

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It is now known that more than one species of Cryptosporidium can cause disease in humans (C. parvum: humans and other mammals; C. hominis: humans). However, the different species cannot be differentiated on the basis of morphology. It is now recommended that the more correct reporting format would be: Cryptosporidium spp. (rather than Cryptosporidium parvum).