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- 1Parasite outbreak tied to McMenamins pool sickens 14▼14 sickened in parasite outbreak tied to McMenamins pool in Bothell
Health officials report 14 people fell ill in a cryptosporidium-style parasite outbreak linked to the swimming pool at the McMenamins Anderson School property in Bothell, Washington. The illness typically spreads through water contaminated by fecal matter and causes diarrhea and stomach cramps. Authorities are warning people to stay out of the pool while the investigation continues.
- 2Cryptosporidium outbreak at McMenamins pool sickens 14 in Washington▼14 people got sick after Cryptosporidium outbreak at McMenamins Pool in Washington
Fourteen people fell ill following a Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a swimming pool at McMenamins in Washington state. The parasite, commonly spread through contaminated recreational water, causes gastrointestinal illness. Health officials are investigating the source and urging swimmers to avoid pools when experiencing diarrhea, as the parasite is resistant to chlorine. Local coverage is tracking whether more cases emerge.
- 3Cryptosporidium outbreak at McMenamins pool sickens 14▼14 people sick after crypto-sporidium outbreak linked to McMenamins pool
Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium outbreak traced to a McMenamins pool, with 14 people reported sick so far. The parasite, commonly spread in swimming water, causes gastrointestinal illness. The report from King 5 has drawn attention as authorities work to confirm the source and prevent further infections.
- 4Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell, Washington pool▼Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell, WA pool: Investigation
Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a swimming pool in Bothell, Washington. Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes diarrheal illness and can spread easily in recreational water because it is resistant to standard chlorine levels. The investigation is drawing attention as swimmers are being warned about the risk of infection at public pools.
- 5Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell swimming pool▼Cryptosporidium outbreak associated with Bothell pool
Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium outbreak associated with a swimming pool in Bothell, Washington. The parasitic illness, which causes diarrhea, has been reported by several local outlets including the Bellevue Reporter, Seattle Weekly and Federal Way Mirror. Residents are being urged to watch for symptoms and avoid swimming while sick, as the parasite can survive chlorination and spread easily in recreational water.