Metabolomic analysis of Cryptosporidium parvum oocysts in water: a proof of concept demonstration

Cryptosporidium poses a significant challenge within the water sector. An outbreak of Cryptosporidium in a water body or water catchment poses significant health risk to the general public. The need to identify Cryptosporidium and characterise their viability and infectivity remains a high priority, with regulators demanding regular monitoring even when the risk of an outbreak is managed via multiple treatment barriers and risk management policies (NH&MRC, 2008, 2011)