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Cases Of Recreational Water Illnesses On The Rise 5-19-08
Cryptosporidiosis or Crypto, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is likely to pose
an even bigger challenge in the future
More recreational water illnesses (RWI) outbreaks were reported in 2007 than
ever before, and the numbers could increase in the coming years, according to
the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
RWIs are illnesses that are spread by swallowing, breathing, or having contact
with germs in the water of swimming pools, spas, lakes, rivers, or oceans. To
highlight the importance of healthy swimming habits, the CDC has designated May
19-25, 2008, the week before Memorial Day, as National Recreational Water
Illness Prevention Week.
“The leading cause of RWI outbreaks is Cryptosporidium or Crypto, a
chlorine-resistant parasite, primarily associated with treated swimming places,
such as pools and water parks,” explained Michele Hlavsa, an epidemiologist at
the CDC. “This RWI has been a public health issue in the past and will likely
pose an even bigger challenge in the future.”
During 2004-2007, the number of Crypto cases tripled. At the same time, the
number of Crypto outbreaks linked to swimming pools more than doubled. Because
Crypto is chlorine resistant, even a well-maintained pool can transmit this
parasite.
“People need to practice healthy swimming habits, such as not swimming when they
have diarrhea, not swallowing the water, taking a shower before swimming,
washing their hands after using the toilet or changing diapers, and washing
their children thoroughly -- especially their bottoms -- with soap and water
before swimming. To prevent outbreaks, we encourage pool operators to add
supplemental disinfection to conventional chlorination and filtration methods,”
adds Hlavsa.
Symptoms generally begin two to 10 days (average seven days) after becoming
infected with the parasite.
Crypto is characterized by watery diarrhea lasting one to three weeks. It can be
spread by swallowing recreational water contaminated with Crypto or by putting
something in your mouth or accidentally swallowing something that has come in
contact with the stool of a person or infected animal. Other symptoms include
stomach cramps or pain, dehydration, nausea, vomiting, fever, and weight loss.
Crypto is not spread by contact with blood.
Some people with Crypto will have no symptoms at all, and most people who have
healthy immune systems will recover without treatment. People with weakened
immune systems are at risk for severe or life-threatening illness.
Comment: Chlorine is the worst thing you can use to "sanitize" anything! With so many harmful chemical free pool systems available it is also out dated! We use Ozone but Pristine, Electronic Disinfection, Clear Comfort, Revacil, Baqaucil, Rain Forest Blue and many more are readily available! The plus-side is no worry of chemical exposure, ruined clothes or hair, medical or other interactions, allergies, and that pool feeling!