CDC at Work: Cryptosporidium. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options in the United States. Cryptosporidium is a leading cause swimmkng "Crypto" CDC website.
Most people with healthy immune systems will recover from cryptosporidiosis without treatment. Maintain a well-balanced diet and avoid caffeinated beverages such as colas, teas, and coffee drinks. Swimming pools are a common way for people to accidentally drink water containing the parasite, thus becoming quite ill. Cancel Continue. For more information, visit General Information for Immunocompromised Persons.
