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Cryptosporidium warning around farms in mid-west

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Public health officials in the mid-west of the country are advising people to improve handwashing in and around farm settings, following a cryptosporidium outbreak in the region in recent weeks.

Cryptosporidium is a parasitic disease mainly found in faeces of animals and infeciton mainly occurs through contact with farm animals or their environment.

People are also asked to test and treat well water in order to reduce the risk of cryptosporidium, as infection can occur when people drink water contaminated with animal faecas or touch contaminated objects before touching their mouth. There were 121 cases of cryptosporidium in 2021 and symptoms include diarrhoea, stomach pains, and headaches.

 

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