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Swimmer's itch rash from Michigan bodies of water: Treatment, prevention information
Gannett via AOL· 7 hours agoThe parasite burrows into the skin of the swimmer and the immune system reacts, causing a rash. It's important to note that swimmer's itch is not contagious. The ...
Confirmed cases of parasite outbreak double as more than 100 report symptoms
Press Association News via AOL· 7 days agoThe number of confirmed cases of a waterborne disease caused by a microscopic parasite have more...
Parasite outbreak cases in Devon double to 46
BBC via Yahoo News· 7 days agoMore than 100 people have also reported symptoms, it said. It comes after South West Water (SWW) chief executive Susan Davy said she was "truly sorry"...
Devon water crisis – live: MP brands South West Water ‘contemptible and incompetent’ as parasite...
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What is the water parasite making some people ill?
BBC via AOL· 7 days agoWhat is cryptosporidium parasite and how dangerous is it? Cryptosporidium is a tiny organism that causes an illness in people and some animals, health...
English fishing village told to boil water after a parasite outbreak sickens over 45 people
WSB-TV 2 Atlanta· 7 days agoAround 16,000 homes and businesses in the Brixham area of Devon were told to boil water after...
Family members infected with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat
CBS News· 2 hours agoIn July 2022, the Minnesota Department of Health was flagged that a 29-year-old man had been...
Is Activated Charcoal Effective Treatment for Gastroenteritis?
Healthline· 1 day agoActivated charcoal is not an effective treatment for gastroenteritis. Staying hydrated and getting...
Infections in Devon water parasite outbreak to keep rising for weeks, public health boss warns
The Independent via Yahoo News· 6 days agoThe number of people infected with a waterborne disease following a parasite outbreak in south Devon...
Parasite outbreak: 57 cases confirmed in Devon
BBC via Yahoo News· 3 days ago"This will prevent further cases spreading from person to person through the community." She added those with symptoms should stay home for 48 hours...
