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public-health8 days ago•27 min saved

King County Public Health closes investigation into McMenamins Bothell pool outbreak

Public Health – Seattle & King County has concluded its investigation into a cryptosporidiosis outbreak at the North Shore Lagoon Swimming Pool in Bothell. Fourteen individuals reported illness after swimming on August 29 or 30, with symptoms appearing between September 3 and 5. While four tested positive for the parasite, no hospitalizations or deaths occurred. Officials confirmed the facility met all safety standards, noting that the parasite is highly resistant to chlorine and can survive in well-maintained pools for several days.

via KOMO|

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health-and-safety8 days ago

King County declares end to cryptosporidiosis outbreak at McMenamins Bothell pool

King County Public Health confirmed that a cryptosporidiosis outbreak at the McMenamins North Shore Lagoon Swimming Pool in Bothell has ended. The investigation determined that 14 individuals were affected by the parasite, which is highly resistant to chlorine. Officials emphasized that the facility met all health and safety standards, but noted that the parasite can survive in well-maintained water for several days. Public Health advises swimmers to avoid using pools when ill and to rinse off before entering the water.

via KIRO 7 News Seattle|

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local-news1 month ago•6 min saved

Crypto-linked four cases prompt SD County pool investigation at Gaylord Pacific

San Diego County public health officials are investigating four cases of cryptosporidiosis tied to the Gaylord Pacific Resort pools, with exposures reported between July 24 and Aug. 15. Crypto can survive in well-maintained pool water and is resistant to chlorine, spreading via oocysts; symptoms include watery diarrhea 2–10 days after exposure, and people can shed the parasite even after symptoms resolve. Health officials advise thorough handwashing with soap and water and careful, hydrogen-peroxide-based disinfection, noting the illness is typically mild for healthy individuals but more serious for immunocompromised swimmers.

via 10News.com|

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health2 months ago•10 min saved

San Antonio Summer Bug Guide: Cyclospora, Typhus, and Mosquito Watch

A San Antonio summer health guide notes that cyclosporiasis is part of a nationwide outbreak (over 11,500 cases) with 15 local San Antonio cases so far this summer, while cryptosporidiosis remains a risk at pools and water venues. South Texas also faces tickborne alpha-gal syndrome and flea-borne murine typhus, and West Nile Virus has been detected in local traps. Experts advise thorough washing or cooking of produce, staying hydrated, using protective clothing and insect repellent outdoors, eliminating standing water, and ensuring flea prevention for pets and rodent control at home.

via San Antonio Report|

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local3 months ago•32 min saved

San Antonio Crypto Outbreak Prompts Pool-Safety Warnings from Metro Health

San Antonio Metro Health reports local cryptosporidiosis cases (10 in Bexar County) and urges swimmers to take precautions: wash hands with soap and water (not alcohol-based sanitizers, which don’t kill Cryptosporidium), avoid swallowing pool water, and follow CDC guidance on safe drinking water, food safety, and reducing fecal contact during sex for two weeks after diarrhea ends.

via WOAI|

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health5 months ago•0 min saved

Cryptosporidiosis linked to Edinburgh petting farm sickens 16 visitors

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.

via BBC|

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