Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic parasites, Cryptosporidium, that can live in the intestine of humans and animals and is passed in the stool of an infected person or animal.ou can become infected after accidentally swallowing the parasite. Cryptosporidium may be found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected humans or animals.
Purinergic receptors, also known as purinoceptors, are a family of plasma membrane molecules that are found in almost all mammalian tissues.1 and P2Y receptors are known to be widely distributed in the brain, heart, kidneys, and adipose tissue. Xanthines (e.g. caffeine) specifically block adenosine receptors, and are known to induce a stimulating effect to one's behavior.
Review site of action of purine/pyrimidine analogs used for respiratory antivirals and name 1. Ribivirin is a synthetic analog of ____________ and is effective against ____________ and is commonly used in combination with __________ for treatment of _____________. 1. Guanosine. 2. broad spectrum of RNA & DNA viruses (eg.