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The most prevalent of water transmission is recreational waters such as swimming pools.
Other contaminates include: earth, uncooked or cross-contaminated food that has been contaminated with the feces of an infected animal or individual.
developing cryptosporidiosis: (Hannahs,(Martin, 2011)
Young children, especially if in daycare.
Daycare workers or those who work in group settings

NOTABLE CASES
69 died. (Hannahs, 2011) In Utah,
PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENTION
Cryptosporidiosis is required by law to be reported to the CDC. Prevention of this disease is extremely important. Effective handwashing is the first line of defense, especially before eating and after using the restroom. Also, avoiding contaminated food and water and not engage in sexual activities that could have possible feces contamination. Since cryptosporidium cannot always be eliminated though standard water filtration, boiling for one minute will decontaminate the water. Filtering can remove the oocytes. Treatment plants use conventional filtration technologies, which may involve coagulation, flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration to rid the water supply of Cryptosporidium parvum. There is no reliable treatment or therapy for those who develop Cryptosporidiosis, although supportive measures may include the use of antibiotics, including Azithromycin, Nitazoxanide, an anti-diarrheal specific to Cryptosporidium parvum and Giardia lamblia, and fluid replacement for dehydration. Prevention is also teaching people to stay away from feces and not entering pools if having diarrhea since it can reside in anal and genital areas. Cooking food thoroughly and washing vegetables can further prevent this disease. No other treatments have been determined to stop the spread, however, studies are being done to find effective methods of prevention.

One of the most common waterborne illnesses found worldwide.
It is typically an acute short term infection of the small intestines. The parasite, commonly referred to as cryptosporidium or crypto, can resist destruction by chlorine, which increases the risk of contamination and infection through water sources.
person contact. (Hannahs, 2011)
The most prevalent of water transmission is recreational waters such as swimming pools.
Other contaminates include: earth, uncooked or cross-contaminated food that has been contaminated with the feces of an infected animal or individual.

WHAT IS CRYPTOSPORIDIUM?
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Crytosporidium parvum is a eukaryotic, protazoan parasite that live in the intestines of humans and animals, on objects and surfaces, and in soil and water.
It was first identified in 1976.
The most prevalent of water transmission is recreational waters such as swimming pools.
Other contaminates include: earth, uncooked or cross-contaminated food that has been contaminated with the feces of an infected animal or individual.
developing cryptosporidiosis: (Hannahs, 2011)
Young children, especially if in daycare.
Daycare workers or those who work in group settings
Backpackers, hikers, campers, and international travelers
People who engage in oral-anal sex
by cattle. ImageImage from www.indianagrain.com

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Mar Vista Animal Medical Center. (2011, March 1). Cryptosporidium. Retrieved from http://marvistavet.com/html/cryptosporidium.html
Martin, J. (2011). Cryptosporidiosis: Crypto. Conditions & Procedures Inbrief. Retrieved April 18, 2011, from EBSCOhost database

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