UK Cryptosporidium Reference Unit: Swimming Pool Guidance

The UK Cryptosporidium Reference Unit is developing guidance for public health professionals in collaboration with partners across the United Kingdom.

 

 Guidance for the investigation of Cryptosporidium linked to swimming pools [pdf, 493Kb]

 Appendix 1: Cryptosporidium Risk Assessment Check List [pdf, 161Kb]

 Appendix 2: Sampling swimming pools for Cryptosporidium [pdf, 245Kb]

 Appendix 3: Sources of Independent Advice Regarding Swimming Pools [pdf, 130Kb]

 Appendix 4: Example of letter to GPs/Hospital Trusts/NHS Direct [pdf, 125Kb]

 Appendix 5: Example enhanced questionnaire for the investigation of cases linked to a swimming pool [pdf, 163Kb]

 Appendix 6: Example cryptosporidiosis advice notes [pdf, 126Kb]