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Cryptosporidiosis Epidemiology

Information sources influence perceived causes of sporadic cryptosporidiosis

Published in TB and Outbreaks Week, November 14th, 2006

Information sources may influence the perception of causes of sporadic cryptosporidiosis in Wales and northwest U.K.

According to a study from England, "The importance of a person's perceptions about the causes of their disease has been emphasized by research on various diseases. Several studies have found perception may be linked to protective behaviors.

"This study intends to identify the main perceived causes of sporadic cryptosporidiosis, and to analyze some of the factors that may influence respondent's perception. The role of respondents' attributions, the scientific plausibility of perceptions, and the importance of specific information...

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