Cryptosporidiosis linked to Edinburgh petting farm sickens 16 visitors

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Cryptosporidiosis linked to Edinburgh petting farm sickens 16 visitors
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Sixteen visitors to Craigies Farm in South Queensferry near Edinburgh have fallen ill with suspected cryptosporidiosis, prompting NHS Lothian to investigate with environmental health officers; the parasite can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps and poses a higher risk to young children, while the farm remains open and officials monitor for further cases.

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