Complications

Complications of cryptosporidium infection include:

• Malnutrition resulting from poor absorption of nutrients from your intestinal tract
• Severe dehydration
• Significant weight loss
• Inflammation of the passage between your liver, gallbladder and small intestine (bile duct)
• Inflammation of your gallbladder, liver or pancreas

Cryptosporidium infection isn't life-threatening. However, if you've had a transplant or if you have a weakened immune system, developing complications can be dangerous.