Cryptosporidium

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.

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.

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.