Waterborne cryptosporidium infection in terms of pathway and symptom was described. Several disinfection and inactivation methods applied in drinking water treatment, especially the sequential disinfection by different disinfectants were introduced.

• 摘要介绍了隐孢子虫病的症状和传播途径，并着重论述控制水体隐孢子虫卵囊的化学灭活方法。