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cryptosporidium

British

/ ˌkrɪptəʊspɔːˈrɪdɪəm /

noun

any parasitic sporozoan protozoan of the genus Cryptosporidium , species of which are parasites of birds and animals and can be transmitted to humans, causing severe abdominal pain and diarrhoea ( cryptosporidiosis )

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South West Water has been fined almost £2m after the supply in and around Brixham, Devon, was contaminated with the parasite cryptosporidium.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

The risk of cryptosporidium meant residents in some parts of Rhondda Cynon Taf have been obliged to boil their tap water before drinking, cooking or brushing teeth since last Friday.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Cryptosporidiosis, caused by the parasite cryptosporidium, can be carried by a wide range of farm animals including sheep, cattle, pigs and goats.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

Gareth said he received a call from PHW the following day to say the test had shown Michael was infected with cryptosporidium, and that there were other cases.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

When I know it’s boiled long enough to kill any cryptosporidium, I block Crick’s view and pick a smaller piece out with forceps.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera

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