Detection of "Cryptosporidium" sp. oocysts in groundwater for human consumption in Itaquaquecetuba city, São Paulo-Brazil

Gamba, Rosa de CarvalhoCiapina, Elisa Mara PrioliEspíndola, Rodrigo SPacheco, AlbertoPellizari, Vivian Helena

"Cryptosporidium" is an emergent pathogen that causes profuse diarrhea in humans. Outbreaks of human crypstosporidiosis have implicated water as a possible source of contamination. In this study the presence of "Cryptosporidium" sp. oocysts was investigated as well as the fecal contamination in groundwater for consumption in Itaquaquecetuba - São Paulo. Therefore, it was possible to notice that the septic tanks were located close to the wells, exposing them to the risk of contamination. As a consequence of these results and observations efficient disinfecting practices and groundwater monitoring are recommended.