Mechanisms of impaired glucose transport in cryptosporidiosis in goat kids

C. parvum infection in goat kids results in impaired glucose absorption due to morphological and transporter-mediated disturbances. The proposed IGT index reflects these multifactorial disturbances and could be used as an integrative marker of mucosal function, although it requires further validation. The therapeutic intervention provided only partial restoration, highlighting the need for broader, longer-term approaches. These findings improve our understanding of the mechanisms underlying glucose malabsorption in caprine cryptosporidiosis.