Cases of water-linked diarrhea continue to rise across state
The number of people reporting cases of severe diarrhea continues to rise, and exposure will likely not decline until people who are sick - or who have recently been sick - avoid pools and recreational waters, the Utah Department of Health warns.
To date, more than 150 cases of cryptosporidium - a parasite that is chlorine resistant at normal levels used in pools and can be difficult to eliminate - have been reported to the Davis County, Salt Lake Valley, Utah County and Weber/Morgan health departments.
Of particular concern are individuals with compromised immune systems, such as those with HIV or AIDS, cancer, those who have recently had an organ transplant and are taking certain immunosuppressive drugs, and those with inherited diseases that affect the immune system.
