CryptoNet: Molecular-based Tracking to Better Understand U.S. Cryptosporidiosis Transmission

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CryptoNet: Molecular-based Tracking to Better Understand U.S. Cryptosporidiosis Transmission[PDF - 2 pages]

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Cryptosporidium causes a long-lasting diarrheal illness that can be life-threatening in immunocompromised people. It is spread from humans or animals, particularly cattle, via water, food, animal-to-person, or person-to person. The parasite’s extreme chlorine tolerance has facilitated it emerging as a leading waterborne pathogen; it is now the leading cause of outbreaks associated with swimming pools. An estimated 748,000 cryptosporidiosis case reports occur in the United States annually. Since 2004, annual reports of cryptosporidiosis have risen >3-fold in the U.S. 1.

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If interested in becoming a partner laboratory and/or learning more about the advantages of using CryptoNet in your investigations, please email cryptonet@cdc.gov.

Hospitalizations due to cryptosporidiosis cost >$45 million annually; ambulatory visits cost ~$270–760 each.
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