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- 1Parasite outbreak linked to McMenamins pool sickens 14▼14 sickened in parasite outbreak linked to McMenamins pool
Health officials are investigating a cryptosporidium-style parasite outbreak traced to a swimming pool at a McMenamins property, with 14 people reported ill so far. Authorities are urging anyone who swam at the facility and developed diarrhea or stomach symptoms to stay out of public pools while infectious and seek medical advice. No further details on hospitalizations have been released.
- 2Parasite 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.
- 3Parasite 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.
- 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.