Ronan Kelly
Retired 2020
Stomach bug strikes second Swedish town
Published: 19 Apr 11 15:57 CET | Double click on a word to get a translation
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/33300/20110419/
The drinking water in Skellefte? in northern Sweden has been contaminated by the same intestinal parasite that sickened thousands of residents in ?stersund earlier this winter.
Officials suspect that "several hundred" Skellefte? residents are suffering from symptoms stemming from ingesting the Cryptosporidium parasite.
However, infectious disease specialist Stephan Stenmark told the TT news agency on Tuesday that only five people have been confirmed as displaying symptoms related to the parasite.
Those infected with Cryptosporidium can suffer from diarrhea, upset stomach, mild fever, and vomiting. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.
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http://www.thelocal.se/33300/20110419/
Published: 19 Apr 11 15:57 CET | Double click on a word to get a translation
Online: http://www.thelocal.se/33300/20110419/
The drinking water in Skellefte? in northern Sweden has been contaminated by the same intestinal parasite that sickened thousands of residents in ?stersund earlier this winter.
Officials suspect that "several hundred" Skellefte? residents are suffering from symptoms stemming from ingesting the Cryptosporidium parasite.
However, infectious disease specialist Stephan Stenmark told the TT news agency on Tuesday that only five people have been confirmed as displaying symptoms related to the parasite.
Those infected with Cryptosporidium can suffer from diarrhea, upset stomach, mild fever, and vomiting. Symptoms can last for up to two weeks.
...
http://www.thelocal.se/33300/20110419/