Outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with a water sprinkler fountain--Minnesota, 1997.
Cryptosporidiosis associated with recreational water exposure is becoming recognized more frequently. This report summarizes the investigation of a large outbreak of cryptosporidiosis associated with exposure to a water sprinkler fountain at the Minnesota Zoo. The initial cases were not diagnosed as cryptosporidiosis by the health-care system despite patients seeking care, underscoring the need for increased awareness of cryptosporidiosis and routine laboratory diagnostic practices among health-care providers.
D000818:Animals; D003457:Cryptosporidiosis / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology; D003458:Cryptosporidium / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D004196:Disease Outbreaks; D006801:Humans; D008910:Minnesota / Q000453:epidemiology; D014867:Water / Q000469:parasitology*
D014867:Water