It’s summer, and that automatically means high temperatures are sweeping over the nation. One of the most popular ways to cool down and fight the summer heat is to go on public swimming pools. There, you can not only cool off but you can also have a lot of fun and even exercise.
This is why many parents take their kids to local swimming pools. It seems like harmless fun, but now specialized organizations like The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a warning saying that public swimming pools could actually put your life and the life of your family at risk.
It all started after several cases of outbreaks of cryptosporidium have been registered in the United States. For those of you who don’t know, cryptosporidiosis, also known as crypto, is a parasitic disease which affects the distal small intestine, as well as the respiratory tract.
Some of the common symptoms include nausea, cough and having an upset stomach. Dehydration, cramps and vomiting are also signs that indicate that a person might have contracted the virus.
To learn more about this virus and how it is typically contracted, make sure to pay attention to the information provided in the video below.
