Hotel pools and hot tubs linked to a third of swimming-related disease outbreaks, CDC says

From 2000 to 2014, a third of swimming-related disease outbreaks were linked to hotel pools and hot tubs, resulting in over 27,000 illnesses and eight deaths across 46 states and Puerto Rico. The main culprits were Cryptosporidium, a resilient parasite, and bacteria like Pseudomonas and Legionella, which thrive in slimy areas of pools and hot tubs despite disinfection efforts.

What fraction of swimming-related disease outbreaks were linked to hotel pools and hot tubs between 2000 and 2014?

• One third

• One quarter

• Two thirds

• One half

How many states, including Puerto Rico, reported outbreaks linked to chlorinated or treated water?

• 50

• 45

• 48

• 46

Approximately how many illnesses were caused by these outbreaks?

• Over 20,000

• Over 27,000

• Over 30,000

• Over 10,000

Which pathogen is known to survive even in properly maintained pools?

• E. coli

• Cryptosporidium

• Pseudomonas

• Legionella

What type of environments can Pseudomonas and Legionella survive in?

• Dry areas

• Sunny areas

• Slimy areas

• Cold areas