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Urgent warning over UK's largest outbreak of gruesome parasite that causes 'bowel cancer-like' symptoms
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Urgent warning over UK's largest outbreak of gruesome parasite that causes 'bowel cancer-like' symptoms

Daily Mail  

Brits were today warned of a gruesome diarrhoea-causing parasite after the UK logged its largest ever outbreak this year. UKHSA issued a warning about the risk of cryptosporidium infection from farm visits earlier this month Swallowing just ten of these germs is enough to get ill. Cryptosporidium parasites are protected by a thick shell that allows them to even survive …

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It's not just Devon: We reveal potentially faeces contaminated tap water has been detected in TEN areas of England and Wales as experts warn that ongoing cryptosporidium outbreak could spread
7 months, 1 week ago

It's not just Devon: We reveal potentially faeces contaminated tap water has been detected in TEN areas of England and Wales as experts warn that ongoing cryptosporidium outbreak could spread

Daily Mail  

Could you be one of an estimated 44million drinking water supplies potentially contaminated by faeces, according to official data? Elaine Hollier has been hospitalised after drinking water contaminated with cryptosporidium bacteria Locals in Brixham, Boohay, Kingswear, Roseland and north-east Paignton in Devon were all told to boil water as a precaution 'We don’t yet know how this contamination has occurred, …

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The £4m fat cat water boss giving you diarrhoea: As her customers fall ill, how South West Water CEO Susan Davy has pocketed millions while her firm pollutes beaches and rivers (but don't worry, her D
7 months, 1 week ago

The £4m fat cat water boss giving you diarrhoea: As her customers fall ill, how South West Water CEO Susan Davy has pocketed millions while her firm pollutes beaches and rivers (but don't worry, her D

Daily Mail  

The boss of Pennon which owns South West Water has raked in £4million since taking the top job in 2020, MailOnline can reveal today. Susan Davy, 54, is the chief executive of Pennon Group which owns South West Water Pennon boss Susan Davy gives evidence at the House of Commons in October 2021 Davy took home £543,000 for the 2022/23 …

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Brixham cryptosporidium outbreak: People urged to boil tap water after 22 confirmed cases in Devon town
7 months, 1 week ago

Brixham cryptosporidium outbreak: People urged to boil tap water after 22 confirmed cases in Devon town

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. South West Water issued the notice to residents in two areas of Brixham after the …

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South West Water warns hundreds of families to boil their water as parasite infects supplies across Devon: Firm tells customers not to drink, cook or clean their teeth with water straight from the tap
7 months, 1 week ago

South West Water warns hundreds of families to boil their water as parasite infects supplies across Devon: Firm tells customers not to drink, cook or clean their teeth with water straight from the tap

Daily Mail  

South West Water has urged people to boil their tap water after hundreds were struck down with diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach pains in a seaside town in Devon. Email [email protected] A suspected outbreak of cryptosporidium is believed to be affecting hundreds of people in Brixham Cryptosporidium can be found in the intestines and faeces of infected humans and animals South …

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Queensland Health says children most at risk of cryptosporidium gastro cases
10 months ago

Queensland Health says children most at risk of cryptosporidium gastro cases

ABC  

In short: There has been an explosion in gastro cases caused by the cryptosporidium parasite. "This is probably the highest that we've seen for 20-odd years," Queensland Health public health medical officer Steven Donohue said. Dr Donohue said young children were particularly vulnerable as the summer season posed a "perfect storm" of low immunity combined with extended heat. "Because of …

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How worried should I be about cryptosporidiosis? Am I safe at the pool?
10 months, 1 week ago

How worried should I be about cryptosporidiosis? Am I safe at the pool?

ABC  

You might have heard of something called "cryptosporidiosis" recently, closely followed by warnings to stay away from your local swimming pool if you've had diarrhoea. NSW Health issue health alert as cryptosporidiosis cases surge Photo shows Children and adults swimming in blue water with a rocky platform in the background NSW has recorded nearly 500 cases of cryptosporidiosis, which is …

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