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 percentage of swimming-related disease outbreaks were linked to hotel pools and hot tubs?

How many outbreaks linked to chlorinated or treated water were reported between 2000 to 2014?

What were the total illnesses and deaths caused by the outbreaks during the specified period?

Name the three pathogens responsible for many of the outbreaks.

What characteristics allow Cryptosporidium, Pseudomonas, and Legionella to survive in pools and hot tubs?