Cryptosporidium
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Cryptosporidium
A single celled protozoan parasite
Image source: http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cryptosporidiosis/
Cryptosporidium under a microscope. The parasite is found in the fecal matter of mammals that have consumed contaminated food and/or water.
Cryptosporidium under a microscope. The parasite is found in the fecal matter of mammals that have consumed contaminated food and/or water.
This parasite is known to cause SEVERE diarrhea and even respitory problems
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The Cycle life of the parasite begins in the fecal matters that spread through waters or direct contact with another carrier source.
The Cycle life of the parasite begins in the fecal matters that spread through waters or direct contact with another carrier source.
Cryptosporidium
Immune to chlorine
Image source: http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/drinkwater/pc_sourcewater_assessment.html
Treatment plants utilize multiple types of sterilizing agents in order to treat potable water from parasites such a Cryptosporidium.
Treatment plants utilize multiple types of sterilizing agents in order to treat potable water from parasites such a Cryptosporidium.
CAUTION:
Cryptosporidium is contagious
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Use caution if consuming or exposing anyone to food or drink from an unknown source.
Symptoms include:
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Nausea
Dehydration
Vomiting
Fever
Weight loss
If you notice these symptoms to occur, get yourself or the person showing symptoms to a physician immediately.
Use caution if consuming or exposing anyone to food or drink from an unknown source.
Symptoms include:
Diarrhea
Stomach pain
Nausea
Dehydration
Vomiting
Fever
Weight loss
If you notice these symptoms to occur, get yourself or the person showing symptoms to a physician immediately.
Symptoms include:
- Severe Diarrhea
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Stomach Pain
- Fever
Symptoms Continued:
- Dehydration
- Weight Loss
Consult Physician:
- If you or someone you know show symptoms
Cryptosporidium
- Found in fecal matter in mammals
- Spread through consumption of contaminated food or drink
- Do not expose yourself or others to unknown water sources
- Immune to chlorine due to hardened outer shell
Resources used
- http://www.cdc.gov/dpdx/cryptosporidiosis/ Image #1
- http://www.sedico.net/english/SedicoInformationCenter/Physicians/Furamebe/C... Image #2
- http://www.epa.gov/region1/eco/drinkwater/pc_sourcewater_assessment.html Image #3
- http://www.simpsonmillar.co.uk/services/holidayclaims/turkey-cryptosporidiu... Image #4
Presented By
- ALEX M ROLFE
- AMERICAN PUBLIC UNIVERSITY
- EVSP310
- INSTRUCTOR SARAH COURBIS
