Understanding how Cryptosporidium spreads in households
Household Transmission of Cryptosporidium
This study is looking at how the Cryptosporidium parasite spreads among young children in urban Bangladesh, especially those under one year old, to find out what makes them more likely to get sick and how it affects their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10655446 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the transmission of Cryptosporidium, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea and illness in young children, particularly in urban Bangladesh. By establishing a cohort of families with children under one year old, the study aims to identify risk factors for person-to-person transmission, focusing on aspects like nutritional status and gut microbiota. The research will track infections over time to better understand how the parasite spreads within households and affects children's health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are families with children under one year of age living in urban Bangladesh.
Not a fit: Patients outside of urban Bangladesh or those with children older than one year may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for preventing Cryptosporidium infections in children, potentially reducing morbidity and mortality rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown significant household transmission of Cryptosporidium, indicating that this research builds on established findings in the field.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Korpe, Poonum S. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Korpe, Poonum S.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.