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Swimming Pool Diseases & Infections



    What Kinds Of Diseases Can I Catch From Swimming?

    A diversity of diarrheal diseases and other infections such as skin, ear, and respiratory infections have been connected to swimming.

    What is my chance of getting diarrhea when I go swimming?

    Many outbreaks go ignored because people do not think the pool water as a possible source of illness.

    How Do I Know That I Am Protecting My Family From Disease And Infections Caused By Harmful Bacteria That May Be Living In My Pool?

    Chemicals called sanitizers are added to pool water to shield swimmers against disease and infection.

    Will wearing special swim pants or swim diapers help prevent swimming pool diseases or infections?

    Using rubber pants, swim pants, or swim diapers has been recommended as a way to reduce fecal contamination of recreational water by infants and toddlers.

    Which Diseases Are Most Commonly Spread In Swimming Pools?

    The most frequently reported illness are caused by germs such as Cryptosporidium (crypto), Giardia, E. coli O157:H7 (E. coli), and Shigella. Some of these outbreaks may affect thousands of swimmers.