Each year, 3.4 million people made up primarily of children die because of water related illnesses, including water contaminated with Cryptosporidium. This is according to the World Health Organization and UNICEF. An estimated 4,000 children die every day due to drinking dirty water. Kansas State University is said to be conducting advanced testing on an international company that develops water harvesting and purification products world over, Wataire International, Inc. This testing will include the Atmospheric Water Generator’s ability to control E. coli, Cryptosporidium and other waterborne hazards.
Cryptosporidium food poisoning is a parasite that causes infection in the gastrointestinal system. The symptoms include fever, nausea, abdominal cramps, vomiting and watery diarrhea, and is most commonly contracted from food and water sources. Cryptosporidium is one of the most common parasites found in drinking water and recreational water, and accounts for a large number of illnesses in the United States each year.
The parasite can be found in soil, water or food and may even be transmitted through surfaces that have been contaminated with the feces from infected animals or humans. When people prepare food in an unsanitary method, such as without washing their hands after being in contact with stools, they can transmit Cryptosporidium to others. This is why it is urgent that you contact a food poisoning attorney if you become ill after eating food at a restaurant, day care or other facility. You may be eligible for compensation for medical costs, loss of work due to your illness, and other expenses.
According to Wataire’s President and CEO, the purpose of the studies being conducted by Kansas State University is to demonstrate the company’s ability to make chemical free water from humidity in the air that is pure and without risk of contaminants such as Cryptosporidium and E. coli. They will also be testing for other viruses such as H1N1.
Children who attend day care centers are especially at risk of becoming ill from the Cryptosporidium parasite. Others at risk include international travelers, campers or others who may drink unfiltered water, and those who swallow contaminated water while swimming. Parents of children who are infected and those who care for someone infected with Cryptosporidium are also at risk.
When you or a member of your family becomes ill with the Cryptosporidium infection due to the carelessness of a third party, you should be compensated for your illness. Those responsible for their unsanitary conditions should pay for your medical bills and any other expenses resulting from the infection. Contact a reputable food poisoning attorney with a reputation for reaching successful verdicts in these types of cases.
