Giardia
and Cryptosporidium in Drinking Water
What are Giardia
and Cryptosporidium?
Giardia and Cryptosporidium
are microscopic parasites that can be found in water. Giardia
causes an intestinal illness called giardiasis or "beaver
fever." Cryptosporidium is responsible for a similar
illness called cryptosporidiosis. |