Health Warning: Crypto Contaminates Water, Diarrheal Disease Infects Over 100 People In Arizona

More than 100 people were sickened due to diarrheal infection, according to health officials in Arizona. The diarrheal disease is the second leading cause of death in children with age below five years old. On the other hand, the disease is preventable and treatable.

The symptom of the diarrheal disease is an infection in the intestinal tract, which is caused by various bacterial, viral and parasitic organisms. The contamination is spread in the infected drinking water or food or from person to person as a result of poor hygiene.

The officials said there were over 20 water facilities that may have been infected with the virus. These include the water parks, splash pads and public publics in the Phoenix area. It is reported that they are polluted with the pool-linked gastrointestinal illness cryptosporidiosis or also known as crypto, according to Fox News.

Meanwhile. Dr. Rebecca Sunenshine, the medical director of the Maricopa County Department of Public health stated that there is no reliable test for the disease in water, making the determination where the outbreak started difficult to find. She further said that although Crypto can infect all people, individuals with weakened immune systems can have more prolonged symptoms. They should also consult their healthcare provider for additional guidance. She continued that if you have diarrhea lasting longer than 10 days, blood in your stools or have trouble staying hydrated, you must see a healthcare provider. Let them know that you may have been exposed to Cryptosporidium, as noted by Daily Mail.

Dr. Sunenshine also advised people to stay out of the water if they have diarrhea for at least two weeks after symptoms have been cured. It also significant to avoid swallowing water while swimming, to wash hands with soap and clean water and to have frequent bathroom breaks out of the pool. There is an ongoing investigation now of the said infection and contamination.