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Cryptosporidiosis outbreak warning declared in central Ohio
Crypto is a germ that causes diarrhea and can be spread by contaminated water
By NBC4 Staff Published: August 11, 2016, 2:00 pm
COLUMBUS (WCMH) ? Columbus Public Health along with other central Ohio agencies have declared a community outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis after more than 100 cases have been reported in the area.
There has been a recent rise over the normal threshold of cases across several jurisdictions in central Ohio, including Columbus, Franklin County and Delaware County, according to Columbus Public Health.
The three jurisdictions have reported more than 107 cases so far this year, which is more than the last three years combined. This outbreak is not tied to any one location. A spokesperson with Columbus Public Health says there have been 62 cases in Columbus, 34 in Franklin County and 11 in Delaware County.
A large portion of the cases include people with multiple exposures at various recreational water facilities throughout the three jurisdictions...
Cryptosporidiosis outbreak warning declared in central Ohio
Crypto is a germ that causes diarrhea and can be spread by contaminated water
By NBC4 Staff Published: August 11, 2016, 2:00 pm
COLUMBUS (WCMH) ? Columbus Public Health along with other central Ohio agencies have declared a community outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis after more than 100 cases have been reported in the area.
There has been a recent rise over the normal threshold of cases across several jurisdictions in central Ohio, including Columbus, Franklin County and Delaware County, according to Columbus Public Health.
The three jurisdictions have reported more than 107 cases so far this year, which is more than the last three years combined. This outbreak is not tied to any one location. A spokesperson with Columbus Public Health says there have been 62 cases in Columbus, 34 in Franklin County and 11 in Delaware County.
A large portion of the cases include people with multiple exposures at various recreational water facilities throughout the three jurisdictions...
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