Bexar County Reports 10 Cryptosporidium Cases as U.S. Diarrheal Parasites Spread Since May
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Updated · WOAI · Jul 8
Bexar County Reports 10 Cryptosporidium Cases as U.S. Diarrheal Parasites Spread Since May
1 articles · Updated · WOAI · Jul 8
Summary
At least 10 Cryptosporidium cases have been confirmed in Bexar County, with officials saying that count is within the normal range for this time of year.
Cryptosporidium can cause severe, frequent watery diarrhea and is harder to contain because it resists standard pool chlorine and can spread through infected animals or person-to-person contact.
Cyclosporiasis is also being reported across the U.S. since May, causing similar symptoms including cramps, nausea, vomiting, fever and dehydration, but it is spread mainly through contaminated produce.
Handwashing and thoroughly washing produce are the main prevention steps as health officials track both parasitic illnesses.