cryptosporidiosis as one health issue in iran: a mini review

Cryptosporidiosis caused by different species of the protozoan parasite cryptosporidium is a global health problem. different species of these protozoa were isolated from a wide range of animals as well as human hosts. in the one health approach, many efforts are being made for the epidemiological evaluation of infections, of which the parasitic infection caused by cryptosporidium species is very important due to the nature of circulation in the human-animal environment. knowledge of the factors involved in infection and its prevalence in human and animal hosts, as well as the environment (e.g., water, vegetables, etc), can be very useful in adopting preventive policies and controlling infection in animals and humans. despite various worldwide reports, a concise but comprehensive review has not been conducted until now. in addition to pointing out the latest situation of cryptosporidiosis in the world, the present mini-review has addressed the hidden factors involved in the transmission/spread of the parasite.