Cryptosporidiosis
Cryptosporidium lives in the intestine of infected humans or animals. Millions of parasites can be released in a bowel movement from an infected human or animal. It is therefore found in soil, food, water, or surfaces that have been contaminated with human or animal faeces. It is a common cause of waterborne outbreaks of gastroenteritis. Cryptosporidiosis is a notifiable disease.
Cryptosporidiosis in Ireland, 2020
| 512 | The number of cryptosporidium notifications in 2020 |
| 10.75 | The national notification rate per 100,000 population in 2020 |
Last updated: 12 April 2021