cryptosporidiosis

[ krip-toh-spawr-i-dahy-oh-sis, ‑-spohr‑ ]

noun

, Pathology.

1. a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Cryptosporidium, characterized by fever and gastrointestinal symptoms and typically spread via contaminated drinking water.

Example Sentences

At least 46 cases of cryptosporidiosis were confirmed and more than 100 other people reported similar symptoms, the U.K.

From Seattle Times

At least 46 cases of cryptosporidiosis have been confirmed and more than 100 other people have reported similar symptoms, the U.K.

From Seattle Times

The cryptosporidiosis outbreak is hardly the first time South West Water has encountered problems, according to authorities.

From Seattle Times

Paul Hunter, a professor in medicine at the University of East Anglia, said it’s likely more people will become ill with cryptosporidiosis in coming days or weeks because of a lag in the incubation period.

From Seattle Times

A total of 22 cases of cryptosporidiosis were confirmed in the Brixham area by UK Health Security Agency on Wednesday, as South West Water said it believed a damaged air valve on a pipe in a field containing cattle was a potential source of entry for parasites.

From BBC