How is cryptosporidiosis spread?
You can become infected only by swallowing crypto. Even a small amount may cause disease. Some sources of disease are: • Contact with the feces of infected persons (e.g., changing diapers). • Contact with the feces of infected animals (e.g., pets and farm animals). • Hand-to-mouth transfer of crypto from surfaces or objects that may have gotten infected feces on them (e.g., diaper changing tables, garden soil, bathrooms). • Swallowing water with crypto in it while swimming. • Drinking water with crypto in it. • Eating raw or undercooked food that has crypto in it.
