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Article: Outbreak of giardiasis and cryptosporidiosis associated with a neighborhood interactive water fountain--Florida, 2006.(FEATURES)
- Article from:
- Journal of Environmental Health
- Article date:
- October 1, 2008
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Introduction
Exposure to recreational water resulted in more than 18,500 illnesses and 24 deaths in the United States from 1995 to 2004. Recreational water venues include swimming pools, wading pools, spas, waterslides, and interactive water fountains, and include both fresh and marine waters. Morbidity and mortality from exposure to recreational water were associated with 255 outbreaks from 1995 through 2004, of which 136 (53.3%) were gastroenteritis. Seventy-six (55.9%) of these outbreaks were attributed to ireaied water venues. Cryptosporidium was responsible for the majority (61.8%) of the gastroenteritis outbreaks from treated venues, while Giardia accounted ...
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