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Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell, Washington pool
Original: Cryptosporidium outbreak linked to Bothell, WA pool: Investigation
Health officials in Bothell, Washington are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium, a diarrheal illness linked to a local swimming pool. The parasite spreads easily in treated water because it is resistant to chlorine. Residents are being urged to avoid swimming while ill and to shower before entering pools as the investigation continues.
Why now: A local public health investigation has raised concern about water safety and illness in the community.
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