The state health department is warning South Dakotans to protect themselves from cryptosporidiosis, an intestinal illness that is increasing across the nation.
Lon Kightlinger, state epidemiologist for the health department, was quoted as saying, “Weve reported 108 cases of cryptosporidiosis so far this year, which is up considerably from the five-year median of 31 cases a year. Several of our neighboring states are also seeing increases in crypto.”
For more information about cryptosporidiosis, see the Department of Health website at http://doh.sd.gov/DiseaseFacts/Cryptosporidiosis.aspx.
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