Are Parasites Swimming in Your Public Pools and Water Parks?
Medical Author:
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD
Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MDMelissa Conrad Stöppler, MD, is a U.S. board-certified Anatomic Pathologist with subspecialty training in the fields of Experimental and Molecular Pathology. Dr. Stöppler's educational background includes a BA with Highest Distinction from the University of Virginia and an MD from the University of North Carolina. She completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology at Georgetown University followed by subspecialty fellowship training in molecular diagnostics and experimental pathology. Medical Editor:
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEP
Jerry R. Balentine, DO, FACEPDr. Balentine received his undergraduate degree from McDaniel College in Westminster, Maryland. He attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine graduating in1983. He completed his internship at St. Joseph's Hospital in Philadelphia and his Emergency Medicine residency at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in the Bronx, where he served as chief resident. Every year many cases of Cryptosporidium are reported to state health departments. Over the years several water parks had to temporarily close their pool facilities due to contamination and large outbreaks of Cryptosporidium infections. Cryptosporidiosis (both the infection and the organism are sometimes referred to as "crypto") is the disease caused by parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium. Infection with these organisms produces gastrointestinal symptoms including:
As a result of the diarrhea and vomiting, people with Cryptosporidiosis often become dehydrated and may lose weight. An estimated 748,000 cases of Cryptosporidiosis occur every year in the US. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 5/12/2016 |
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