Increase in cryptosporidiosis cases

6 Jun 2012 12:46 PM

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) is currently investigating a recent increase in cases of cryptosporidiosis. No source for these has been identified although the Food Standards Agency is contributing to the HPA led multi-agency investigation.

Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a parasite called cryptosporidium. The most common symptom is diarrhoea, which can range from mild to severe.

There are a number of potential sources, which include consumption of contaminated water or food.

Further information is available on the HPA website at the link below.