Titre du document / Document title

Waterborne outbreaks of cryptosporidiosis

Auteur(s) / Author(s)

CRAUN G. F. ⁽¹⁾ ; HUBBS S. A. ⁽²⁾ ; FROST R. ⁽³⁾ ; CALDERON R. L. ⁽⁴⁾ ; VIA S. H. ⁽⁵⁾ ;

Affiliation(s) du ou des auteurs / Author(s) Affiliation(s)

⁽¹⁾ Craun & Associates, 101 W. Frederick St., Staunton, VA 24401, ETATS-UNIS
⁽²⁾ Louisville Water Co., 3018 Frankfurt Ave., Louisville, KY 40206, ETATS-UNIS
⁽³⁾ Lovelace Institute, 2425 Ridgecrest Dr. SE, Albuquerque, NM 87108, ETATS-UNIS
⁽⁴⁾ National Health Environmental Effects Research Lab, Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711, ETATS-UNIS
⁽⁵⁾ AWWA, 1401 New York Ave., NW, Suite 640, Washington, DC 20005, ETATS-UNIS

Résumé / Abstract

Cryptosporidium parvum infection occurs worldwide in urban and rural populations, and waterbome outbreaks have been associated with consumption of contaminated drinking water and water during recreational activities. This article reviews the epidemiology and causes of waterborne outbreaks that have been reported in North America and the United Kingdom. Outbreaks were associated with filtered and unfiltered surface water sources, ground water sources, and contamination of the distribution system. In most outbreaks, sources of contamination and deficiencies in treatment and operation were identified. Available epidemiological information is inadequate to estimate endemic waterborne risks, and analytical studies shoul be conducted to assess these risks. A major issue to consider in assessing waterborne cryptosporidiosis risks is the role of protective immunity, which may be acquired through low-level sporadic exposures to C. parvum in drinking water.

Revue / Journal Title

Journal - American Water Works Association   ISSN 0003-150X   CODEN JAWWA5 

Source / Source

1998, vol. 90, n^o9, pp. 81-91 (86 ref.)

Langue / Language

Anglais

Editeur / Publisher

American Water Works Association, Denver, CO, ETATS-UNIS  (1914) (Revue)

Mots-clés anglais / English Keywords

Cryptosporidium ; Cryptosporidiosis ; Human ; Epidemiology ; Public health ; North America ; United Kingdom ; Aquatic environment ; Recreation facility ; Drinking water ; Biological contamination ; Prevention ; Review ; Apicomplexa ; Protozoa ; Protozoal disease ; Parasitosis ; Infection ; America ; Europe ; Water pollution ;

Mots-clés français / French Keywords

Cryptosporidium ; Cryptosporidiose ; Homme ; Epidémiologie ; Santé publique ; Amérique du Nord ; Royaume Uni ; Milieu aquatique ; Equipement loisir ; Eau potable ; Contamination biologique ; Prévention ; Article synthèse ; Apicomplexa ; Protozoa ; Protozoose ; Parasitose ; Infection ; Amérique ; Europe ; Pollution eau ;

Mots-clés espagnols / Spanish Keywords

Cryptosporidium ; Criptosporidiosis ; Hombre ; Epidemiología ; Salud pública ; America del norte ; Reino Unido ; Medio acuático ; Equipamiento distracción ; Agua potable ; Contaminación biológica ; Prevención ; Artículo síntesis ; Apicomplexa ; Protozoa ; Protozoosis ; Parasitosis ; Infección ; America ; Europa ; Contaminación agua ;

Localisation / Location

INIST-CNRS, Cote INIST : 3072, 35400007029797.0020