Rule Your Pool

Understanding Parasites (w/ Roy Vore, Ph.D.)

Episode Summary

Eric survived the Cyclospora Parasite, and invited Dr. Roy Vore, a microbiologist, to educate us on parasites (including cryptosporidium) and why they are so hard to kill.

Episode Notes

[00:00] - Intro

[01:15] - What are parasites?

[07:04] - How to kill parasites, and debunking myths

[11:24] - The 2026 Cyclospora outbreak

[22:06] - Comparing food-borne illnesses and severity

[30:20] - Eric's near-death Cyclospora experience

[33:04] - Cryptosporidium

[37:58] - Best practices