The Hamilton County Public Health Department is reminding residents to be aware of the symptoms of cryptosporidium, commonly abbreviated as Crypto, as it has continued to spread around the area for the past few weeks. This comes as the city of Wilder, Kentucky, temporarily closed a community splash pad on Friday to try to prevent the spread of the virus in the Greater Cincinnati area. “There has been a lot of recent discussion about the increasing rate of gastrointestinal infections due to cryptosporidium (Crypto) in the region,” said Greg Kesterman. , Hamilton County health commissioner. “With Labor Day weekend coming up, it’s often the last weekend of pool activity, and that can draw crowds. It’s important to remind everyone that we want to make the weekend safe and healthy for everyone.” The Hamilton County Public Health Department says Crypto is often spread in swimming pools and other water sources, and that it may not be possible to tell if the water is contaminated until someone get infected with this disease. Besides being spread by water, Crypto can also be spread by eating uncooked food or putting things in the mouth that may be contaminated with faeces. “Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic. bacteria of the genus cryptosporidium,” said Dr. Steve Feagins, medical director of Hamilton County Public Health. “Infected people experience loose, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and a mild fever. Symptoms can begin two to 10 days after infection, on average seven days.” He continued, “In people with compromised immune systems, symptoms usually last one to two weeks. Symptoms may come in cycles where a person is he may seem better for a few days and then feel worse before the illness is over.Most people with compromised immune systems recover without treatment, even though they are symptomatic it can be strong even in healthy people.” The department says Crypto is one of the most common causes of waterborne illness in the U.S. At least 12 cases have been confirmed in the Cincinnati area in the past month, and many more are suspected. immune system.”Where we see the real potential for problems is people with compromised immune systems,” Feagins said. In addition, children and pregnant women can urinate quickly and they should consult their doctors for treatment.” The department warns that those with young children should be especially careful, as schools and childcare centers are often prime places for adults to break out and symptoms of Crypto can request testing from their health care provider, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The CDC also says that most people with good immune systems will recover from Crypto without treatment, but that medication can sometimes be effective for controlling symptoms such as diarrhea if a health care provider recommends it. More information about this disease can be found on the CDC website.
The Hamilton County Public Health Department is reminding residents to be aware of the symptoms of cryptosporidium, commonly abbreviated as Crypto, as it has continued to spread around the area for the past several weeks.
This comes as the city of Wilder, Kentucky, temporarily closed its public space on Friday to try to prevent the spread of the virus in the Greater Cincinnati area.
“There has been a lot of discussion lately about the increased rate of gastroenteritis due to cryptosporidium (Crypto) in the area,” said Greg Kesterman, Hamilton County health commissioner. “With Labor Day weekend coming up, it’s often the last weekend of pool activity, and that can draw crowds. It’s important to remind everyone that we want to make the weekend safe and healthy for everyone.”
The Hamilton County Department of Public Health says Crypto is often found in swimming pools and other water sources, and that it may not be possible to tell if the water is contaminated until someone is infected. this disease.
In addition to being spread through water, Crypto can also be spread by eating uncooked food or putting objects in the mouth that may have been contaminated with feces.
“Cryptosporidiosis is a diarrheal disease caused by microscopic organisms of the genus cryptosporidium,” said Dr. Steve Feagins, medical director of Hamilton County Public Health. “Infected people experience loose, watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea and low-grade fever. Symptoms can begin two to 10 days after infection, with an average of seven days. ”
He continued, “In people with healthy immune systems, symptoms usually last one to two weeks. Symptoms may appear in cycles with A person may seem better for a few days and then feel worse again before the illness is over. The immune system recovers without treatment, although symptoms can be severe even in healthy people. “
The department says Crypto is one of the most common causes of waterborne illnesses in the United States. At least 12 cases have been confirmed in the Cincinnati area in the past month, and many more suspected cases have been identified.
Although Crypto usually does not kill people, the health department warns that the disease can be very dangerous for people with compromised immune systems.
“Where we see the real potential for problems is people with compromised immune systems,” Feagins said. If you have immune problems, such as those weakened by cancer treatment, HIV / AIDS patients, etc., Crypto symptoms can be severe. In addition, children and pregnant women can become dehydrated quickly and should consult their doctors for treatment.”
The department warns that those with very young children should be careful, as schools and childcare centers tend to be the main areas of many epidemics.
Those who suspect they may have Crypto symptoms can request testing from their health care provider, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The CDC also says that most people with compromised immune systems will recover from Crypto without treatment, but that medication can sometimes be effective for controlling symptoms such as diarrhea if the client of health care recommended.
More information about the disease can be found on the CDC website.
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