It can infect your bowels(intestines) and cause Cryptosporidiosis.
Most people with Cryptosporidiosis do not need any specific medication or treatment.
In children,
correcting any dehydration is the first priority when they have Cryptosporidiosis.
Anyone can develop Cryptosporidiosis but it most commonly affects children under the age of 5 years.
In fact, the largest outbreaks of Cryptosporidiosis have occurred when drinking water
becomes contaminated with sewage or manure.
As mentioned above, symptoms of Cryptosporidiosis can be more severe in those with a weakened immune system
and can sometimes be life-threatening.
If you have Cryptosporidiosis and you work with vulnerable groups of people such as the elderly, the unwell
or the young, you should inform your employer.
If you have Cryptosporidiosis, there are things that you can do to ease your symptoms
and to help avoid complications while your immune system is doing the work.