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Health officials are investigating a parasite outbreak traced to a pool at a McMenamins location, with 14 people reported sick. The cases are consistent with cryptosporidium, a parasite commonly spread in recreational water. Officials are urging anyone with symptoms such as diarrhea to stay out of pools, and the facility's status and further testing remain under review.
- 2Parasite outbreak tied to McMenamins pool sickens 14▼14 sickened in parasite outbreak tied to McMenamins pool in Bothell
Health officials are investigating an outbreak of a parasitic illness linked to the pool at the McMenamins hotel in Bothell, Washington, with 14 people reported sick so far. The suspected parasite is likely cryptosporidium, which spreads easily in recreational water. Officials are urging anyone with symptoms such as diarrhea to stay out of public pools while infectious.
- 3Parasite outbreak linked to hotel pool sickens more than a dozen▼More than a dozen sickened in parasite outbreak linked to hotel pool, health officials say
Health officials report that more than a dozen people have fallen ill in a parasite outbreak traced to a hotel swimming pool. The story is being carried by local television stations across several US states. A waterborne parasite such as cryptosporidium is a common culprit in pool-related outbreaks, as it can survive standard chlorine levels. Officials are urging swimmers to avoid pools when experiencing diarrhea and to shower before swimming.
- 4Cryptosporidium 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 the McMenamins swimming pool in Washington state. The parasitic infection, which spreads easily in treated water and causes gastrointestinal illness, prompted public health attention in the region. Authorities typically advise affected pools to superchlorinate and symptomatic swimmers to stay out of the water while the investigation continues.
- 5Cryptosporidium 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.
- 6Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to McMenamins pool sickens 14▼14 people sick after crypto-sporidium outbreak linked to McMenamins pool
Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium outbreak that has sickened 14 people, linked to a swimming pool at a McMenamins property in Washington state. The parasite, commonly spread in contaminated recreational water, causes gastrointestinal illness. The pool's role in the infections has prompted attention to water safety and inspection practices at the popular Pacific Northwest chain.
- 7Cryptosporidium 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.