Waterparks are high risk for cryptosporidiosis: A case-control study in Victoria, 2015.
Commun Dis Intell Q Rep
; 41(2): E142-E149, 2017 Jun 30.
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in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-28899309
ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
An increase in notifications of cryptosporidiosis was observed in Victoria between March and April 2015. Cases mostly resided in one metropolitan region and hypothesis-generating interviews identified common exposures to aquatic facilities. We conducted a case-control study to determine exposure source(s) and facilitate control measures.METHODS:
Laboratory-confirmed cases of cryptosporidiosis from the region of interest notified between 1 March and 23 April 2015 were included. Controls residing in the same region were recruited from participants in a population health survey and frequency matched (2 per case) by age group. Details of exposure to potential risk factors were collected using a standardised telephone questionnaire for the 14-days prior to illness for cases, and an analogous exposure period for controls. Univariable and multivariable logistic regression were used to determine risk factors associated with illness using STATA SE 13.1.RESULTS:
Thirty cases and 66 controls were included in the study. Half the cases were less than 12 years of age and 62% were female. Illness was most strongly associated with recreational water exposure at any waterpark (adjusted odds ratio (aOR)=73.5; 95% confidence interval (CI)6.74-802), and specifically at Victorian waterparks (aOR=45.6; 95% CI5.20-399). Cases were linked with attendance at either a waterpark in the region or an adjacent region. As a result of this investigation, hyperchlorination was completed at identified facilities and swim hygiene information distributed.CONCLUSION:
This study reinforces the potential for recreational water facilities, particularly waterparks, to act as a transmission source of Cryptosporidium infections. Continued communication to patrons is required to ensure healthy swimming practice in Victorian aquatic facilities.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Disease Outbreaks
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Cryptosporidiosis
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Cryptosporidium
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Waterborne Diseases
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Fresh Water
Type of study:
Diagnostic_studies
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Etiology_studies
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Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Limits:
Adolescent
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Adult
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Animals
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Child
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Child, preschool
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
Country/Region as subject:
Oceania
Language:
En
Journal:
Commun Dis Intell Q Rep
Journal subject:
DOENCAS TRANSMISSIVEIS
Year:
2017
Document type:
Article