Kingston, Ont., Health Unit Investigating 114 Cases of Stomach Illness Caused by Parasite

Parasitic illness sickens dozens in Kingston area

Health officials in Kingston, Ont., are reporting an outbreak of an intestinal illness that has sickened dozens of residents recently, but are struggling to discover the source.

Kingston, Ont., health unit investigating 114 cases of stomach illness caused by parasite

The Southeast Public Health Unit says it is investigating at least 114 cases of a stomach illness called cryptosporidiosis, which is caused by ingesting contaminated food or water.

Southeastern Ontario Health Unit Probes 114 Cases of Parasitic Stomach Illness

A public health unit in southeastern Ontario is investigating a gastrointestinal illness in the Kingston region after more than 100 people have fallen ill. An investigation was launched early last month following multiple reports of gastrointestinal ailments in the Kingston region, the Southeast Public Health Unit said in a June 4 advisory. Authorities confirmed this week that the illness is cryptosporidiosis, a stomach illness caused by a micro…

Kingston, Ont., heath unit investigating 114 cases of stomach illness caused by parasite

The Southeast Public Health Unit says it is investigating at least 114 cases of a stomach illness called cryptosporidiosis, which is caused by ingesting contaminated food or water.

Health unit reports continued surge in stomach illness cases in Kingston

Southeast Public Health (SEPH)  is continuing to investigate  cases of  cryptosporidiosis  in the Kingston  area and is reminding residents of the steps they can take to prevent the spread of the gastrointestinal illness.

Southeast Public Health investigating cryptosporidiosis cases in Kingston

Southeast Public Health (SEPH) is continuing to investigate cases of cryptosporidiosis in the Kingston area and is reminding residents of the steps they can take to prevent the spread of the gastrointestinal illness. Individuals become sick with cryptosporidiosis when they eat food or drink water contaminated with the parasite Cryptosporidium. The illness is also spread through contact with infected feces from people or animals. Most people with…