Ionad Naisiunta Faire Galair DISEASE SURVEILLANCE REPORT OF NDSC, IRELAND
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Cryptosporidum can be transmitted via water that is contaminated with human or animal faeces. There have been a number of documented outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis attributed to potable water, well water, spring water and surface water. Several outbreaks have also been associated with contaminated recreational water in swimming pools. Cryptosporidium are a particular risk in swimming pools because they are resistant to chlorine and the filters used in many pools are inefficient at removing oocysts because of their small size.
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