With the recent outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis in the Queenstown area, Public Health South have shared some info and advice for us those living or studying in the region.  

Crypto is an illness caused by a parasite which can infect the gut. You can become ill after eating or drinking something which contains crypto cysts. It usually takes 1 to 12 days (usually 7 days) for symptoms to show. The symptoms are unpleasant but not usually severe or long lasting. 

What is Cryptosporidiosis?

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Symptoms and what to do if you have crypto

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Tips to keep you and your whānau safe from crypto

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Published on 29 Sep 2023

Orderdate: 29 Sep 2023
Expiry: 29 Sep 2025