Preventing cryptosporidiosis

A guide for persons with compromised immune systems

August 2005     View PDF
Reprinted from www.cdc.gov, US

Who might be immunocompromised or
have a weakened immune system?

Examples of persons with weakened immune systems include those with AIDS; cancer and transplant patients who are taking certain immunosuppressive drugs; and those with inherited diseases that affect the immune system. The risk of developing severe disease may differ depending on each person's degree of immune suppression. Following all the recommendations in this fact sheet can be a great personal burden, so consult with your health care provider to determine whether your medical condition makes it advisable to follow all of these recommendations.