The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Friday against a fecal pool parasite that causes 'watery diarrhea.' Here's how to stay safe.
In a decidedly unpleasant turn for pool-goers, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Friday about a fecal parasite that can cause symptoms such as “watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, fever, and vomiting.” Known as cryptosporidium or “crypto,” the microscopic parasite is commonly found in swimming pools — where it can reportedly survive in the water for days.
So how can you keep swimming this summer and still stay safe from this parasite? Here are four things you can do to protect yourself and others. According to the CDC, all swimmers should avoid the pool if they are ill with diarrhea. Parents should take kids on regular bathroom breaks, and check their infants’ diapers at least every hour. Those who are diagnosed with crypto should avoid the pool entirely for a minimum of two weeks.
— CDC June 27, 2019 Avoid swallowing pool water.One of the most important precautions to take, according to Michele C. Hlavsa, one of the CDC researchers behind the study, is to keep the water out of you and your loved ones’ mouths."To protect ourselves from crypto, the best thing we can do is not swallow the water we swim in," Hlavsa said, according to USA Today.
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