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<blockquote data-quote="simme" data-source="post: 1647318" data-attributes="member: 40418"><p>Cryptosporidium (commonly called crypto) was mentioned as a possibility. It causes a nasty sickness. It is a parasite - not a germ or virus. It is surrounded by an outer shell that protects it. Bleach, alcohol and disinfectants are not effective to kill it due to this shell (like a protective bubble). It can survive in its shell for a long time. Point is that if you handle an animal with crypto, don't depend on a disinfectant to clean up. Mechanical removal (soap and water) are better choices to remove it from your hands. Hard to kill it. Treating a crypto infected calf has a risk that you can get it as well It can give you the same symptoms (dehydrated, tired as well as emotional attachment to the toilet) and it lasts a while. It invades and damages the lining of the intestines. That damage must heal to overcome the effects. Fluid therapy (maybe including IV) is the treatment.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="simme, post: 1647318, member: 40418"] Cryptosporidium (commonly called crypto) was mentioned as a possibility. It causes a nasty sickness. It is a parasite - not a germ or virus. It is surrounded by an outer shell that protects it. Bleach, alcohol and disinfectants are not effective to kill it due to this shell (like a protective bubble). It can survive in its shell for a long time. Point is that if you handle an animal with crypto, don't depend on a disinfectant to clean up. Mechanical removal (soap and water) are better choices to remove it from your hands. Hard to kill it. Treating a crypto infected calf has a risk that you can get it as well It can give you the same symptoms (dehydrated, tired as well as emotional attachment to the toilet) and it lasts a while. It invades and damages the lining of the intestines. That damage must heal to overcome the effects. Fluid therapy (maybe including IV) is the treatment. [/QUOTE]
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