Lest We Forget..... Importance of Cryptosporidium and Giardia

Innovations in Microbiology
Oral Presentation

Prepared by P. Root
IDEXX Water, 240 Innovation Way, Scarborough, ME, 04074, United States


Contact Information: [email protected]; 207-523-0835


ABSTRACT

This presentation will cover the history of Cryptosporidium and Giardia, including how the illnesses associated with organisms led to EPA and global regulations. Also to be covered is why this testing is still important today, how many cases are reported now and where. Test methods will be covered, as well as how to learn to perform these tests what new methods might be on the horizon.