Limiting swimming pool outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis - the roles of regulations, staff, patrons and research

摘要: Cryptosporidium is the leading cause of swimming pool outbreaks gastroenteritis. Transmission occurs through ingestion oocysts that are passed in faeces an infected person or animal when accidental faecal release event occurs. parasites present specific challenges for infection control as highly resistant to chlorine levels used disinfection, individuals can shed large numbers oocysts, there a long incubation period and shedding even after symptom resolution. The purposes this review identify key barriers limiting pool-associated cryptosporidiosis outline needs research collaboration advance co-ordinated management practices. We reviewed outbreaks, disinfection teachniques, current regulations role staff patrons. Key lack uniform national international standards, poor adherence understanding governing patron behaviour, low public knowledge awareness.