Multi-jurisdictional investigation of interactive fountain-associated cryptosporidiosis and salmonellosis outbreaks

Abstract

Summary Interactive water fountains are established sources of gastrointestinal infections yet most health codes fail to regulate their design and operation. This report describes multi-agency, concurrent interactive fountain-associated cryptosporidiosis and salmonellosis outbreak investigations and highlights the need for the adoption of appropriate regulations for interactive fountains. © 2008 Cambridge University Press.