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Water Born Illnesses

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If a recent swimming experience has made you ill, or you have accidentally drunk water you believe to be contaminated, you may not be alone.

Cryptosporidium parvum (also known as "Crypto") is a microscopic parasite which lives in drinking and swimming water. Contamination by human or animal waste is the leading contributor of Crypto infections, and Cryptosporidium paryum is often resistant to the chlorine used to protect swimming pools and water parks.

In the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) publication, 2007 FoodNet data, the rate of Cryptosporidium parvum infections rose 44% from 2004-2006 levels. The rise may be the result of better diagnostics, but all public swimming areas should be aware of the potential presence of this pathogen.

Common Types of Water Born Illnesses

In addition to Crypto infections, water can transmit other harmful agents including:

  • Giardia lamblia (Giardia), which colonizes and reproduces in the intestinal tract and is harmful to humans, dogs, cats and livestock
  • Vibrio cholerae , which causes Cholera
  • Escherichia coli (E. coli), regarded as a problem of many industrialized Western nations
  • The hepatitis viruses, including the hepatitis E virus
  • Entamoeba histolytica which causes amoebic dysentery
  • Industrial chemicals and runoff
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In the Case of a Water Born Illness

Establishing a water born illness case requires expertise in the area of pathogenic research and causal circumstances. It is important to involve an experienced Orlando personal injury attorney to successfully litigate your claim.

If you have become ill and suspect that tainted water is the cause, contact an Orlando personal injury lawyer at the William McBride Law Group to discuss the merits of your case and fight for your legal rights.