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Water parks: Do you know what may be living in the water? Cryptosporidiosis, a chlorine-resistant parasite, is spreading throughout US water supplies at an alarming rate.

A tiny protozoan parasite, Cryptosporidium is a common cause of diarrhea and a particular threat to those suffering with AIDS. It infects both humans and animals.

Cryptosporidium sp., the parasite that causes the disease called cryptosporidiosis has a complicated life cycle. Read about the stages of Cryptosporidium infection.

Cryptosporidium parvum is a tiny parasite that causes outbreaks of diarrhea. Drinking water is one source of this parasitic disease, but there are others.

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, are great migrators that have adapted to life with humans. Studies show that they help spread human parasitic diseases to new places.

Who is at risk from contaminants in drinking water? While the EPA sets limits for what is considered "safe" amounts of toxins in water, some people are more vulnerable.

Contaminants in drinking water from pharmaceuticals, microbes and toxins and cosmetics, perfumes, automotive coolants and pesticides can be risks to human health

The human immunodeficiency virus causes an infection that slowly leads to acquired immune deficiency syndrome. What happens along the way?

Toxoplasma gondii is a cat parasite first, but it also infects other vertebrates. This is its life cycle in humans.

Gain a better understanding of AIDS by learning about its symptoms and diagnosis.

The World Health Organization developed a list of symptoms to help health care workers decide which of the four stage of HIV an individual is in.