Besides taking these measures, what other steps should immunosuppressed persons take to avoid infection with Cryptosporidium?
A. • Avoid drinking untreated surface water directly from lakes or streams. • Avoid swimming in lakes or municipal swimming pools. • Avoid working with large groups of diaper-aged children. • Avoid sexual practices that may result in exposure to feces. • Avoid contact with feces of all animals, particularly young farm animals such as calves. • Wash your hands thoroughly after any contact with young animals or with soil (e.g., gardening), or after changing diapers.
