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...biggest culprit seems to be a parasite called Cryptosporidium. It multiplies in the gastrointestinal tract and can escape through a leaky diaper or other poolside accident and, if swallowed, can cause a distressing bout of diarrhea. Cryptosporidium is highly chlorine resistant and can survive in pool water for days. E. coli, another escapee from the gut known to cause outbreaks of stomach malaise, is more sensitive to chlorine and can usually be kept in check with careful pool maintenance...
...best defense is a good offense, fighting the contaminants at their source. Be wary of babies wearing diapers. Parents should be changing them frequently and cleaning up thoroughly, even if the little ones are wearing so-called waterproof diapers. Parents should be careful where they change a diaper, doing it as far away from the pool as possible. And whether you've changed a baby or gone to the bathroom yourself, you should always wash your hands with soap and water before re-entering a pool...
...biggest culprit seems to be a parasite called Cryptosporidium. It multiplies in the gastrointestinal tract and can escape through a leaky diaper or other poolside accident and, if swallowed, can cause a distressing bout of diarrhea. Cryptosporidium is highly chlorine resistant and can survive in pool water for days. E. coli, another escapee from the gut known to cause outbreaks of stomach malaise, is more sensitive to chlorine and can usually be kept in check with careful pool maintenance...
...best defense is a good offense, fighting the contaminants at their source. Be wary of babies wearing diapers. Parents should be changing them frequently and cleaning up thoroughly, even if the little ones are wearing so-called waterproof diapers. Parents should be careful where they change a diaper, doing it as far away from the pool as possible. And whether you've changed a baby or gone to the bathroom yourself, you should always wash your hands with soap and water before re-entering a pool...
...daughter whimpered for hours. One night in the seventh month, David went to check on her. "I just touched the back of her leg. Her body was really cool. Even though you prepare yourself..." He woke his wife and said, "She's gone." Nancy changed her daughter's diaper a last time...