Hopkins County Health Officials Tracking Reported Giardia Outbreak

Hopkins County health officials tracking reported Giardia outbreak

HENDERSON, Ky (WEHT) - The Hopkins County Health Department is currently tracking a parasitic outbreak called Giardia. Health officials state Giardia is a parasite that is swallowed and goes through the intestinal tract that causes diarrhea. This can be found in water sources like lakes, pools or streams and from unwashed hands touching food and other surfaces after using the bathroom. Officials state the outbreak is being tracked by epidemiolog…

Parasitic infection outbreak reported in Hopkins County

Officials say the outbreak is being tracked.