NSW Health warns of cryptosporidiosis outbreak in New South Wales, advising against swimming after diarrhoea, particularly for children under 10.

In New South Wales, NSW Health has issued an alert for cryptosporidiosis, a diarrhoeal disease caused by the parasite Cryptosporidium, after experiencing a significant increase in cases across the state. Health officials are advising the community not to swim for at least two weeks after experiencing diarrhoea. With nearly half of the cases involving children under 10 years old, Dr. Jeremy McAnulty, Executive Director of Health Protection NSW, emphasizes the need for parents to be aware of the risks and precautions associated with cryptosporidiosis. The parasite, which infects the intestine, is commonly acquired by swimming in and swallowing water contaminated with cryptosporidium parasites.

February 13, 2024
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