Document Author: Laura Kaey

Cryptosporidium is a waterborne parasite, which can cause an unpleasant illness called cryptosporidiosis. The symptoms are diarrhea, mild abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and fatigue. Outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis have been caused by poor hygiene, contact with farm animals, contaminated drinking water and contaminated swimming pools. The review summaries the incidence and principal causes of…