Crypto is caused by a very hard to eliminate parasite. The only existing medication, nitazoxanide, has limited approval and efficacy in immunocompromised patients and malnourished children.

Cryptosporidium is a tiny organism that causes ... "Small traces" of the parasite were found in Brixham in south Devon, South West Water says. The water company says it is investigating a ...

There were no deaths reported. The parasite cryptosporidium, known as crypto, was the most common cause of waterborne disease outbreaks associated with these recreational spaces, with 91% of cases.