Western Australia experiencing surging cases of cryptosporidiosis caused by parasitic stomach bug linked to Bali
The WA Health Department has confirmed a startling link between rising rates of a parasitic stomach bug and overseas travel, ...
Tests of Bull Run water find cryptosporidium parasite; no public health risk for most people
The Portland Water Bureau continues to detect cryptosporidium, a potentially disease-causing microorganism, in the Bull Run ...
Soaring cases of stomach bug cryptosporidiosis prompt public health warning
So far this year, the WA Health Department has been notified of 66 cases of the parasitic disease, or more than two a day.
Australia sees surge in highly contagious parasitic infections
An urgent health warning has been issued for those in Victoria, Australia after a surge in cases of the highly infectious disease cryptosporidiosis. The parasitic infection presents as gastroenteritis ...
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Don’t overlook calf hygiene in fight against scours, says vet
Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of efforts to prevent scours in their ...
WaterMarc and Peninsula Aquatic Recreation Centre record high levels of yeast, mould bacteria, Herald Sun analysis reveals
High levels of bacteria — including yeast and mould — have been found in some of Melbourne’s most popular suburban pools, as ...
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Urgent health warning for swimmers using public pools
Cases of cryptosporidiosis usually increase during periods of warm weather. The disease is spread through physical contact with an infected person or when accidently contaminated water is ...
Should we be worried about our drinking water?
Experts tell Sky News that although the UK's water treatment system is unable to get rid of tiny traces of "forever chemicals ...
Oregon lawmakers look to bypass land use rules for certain water treatment projects
New legislation sponsored in Salem could affect the land-use battle over Portland's multi-billion-dollar water filtration ...