A new case of cryptosporidiosis has been confirmed through laboratory tests, according to the Lawrence-Douglas County Health Department.

The most recent case involves the Hilltop Child Development Center, 1605 Irving Hill Road. A total of seven crypto cases have now been confirmed in Lawrence in the past few months, the health department said. Swimming pools have not been involved.

The health department has notified other Douglas County child care facilities of the latest case in an effort to prevent further spreading.

Good hygiene habits are being stressed, including washing hands as well as not taking children to child care if they are sick. They also should stay away from pools and schools. The disease is easily spread from person to person.