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Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell, Washington pool
Original: 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.
Why now: Local health authorities have opened an investigation into a pool-linked parasite outbreak, raising public health concerns for swimmers.
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- Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell, WA pool: Investigation · Outbreak News Today
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