Cryptosporidium

The Mid-West has one of the highest rates of Cryptosporidium in Ireland, “a parasitic disease mainly found in the faeces of farm animals”. Advertisement. There ...

Well owners can avail of grants from their local authorities for treatment, rehabilitation, and the new construction of private wells (see attached links with details below),” said the spokesman. The spokesman said those working or living in farm or agricultural settings would particularly need to maintain regular hand-washing “with hot water and soap, and to test and treat their well water, in order to reduce the risk of infection of Cryptosporidium”. PUBLIC HEALTH CHIEFS have urged people to be vigilant around washing their hands with soap and water to try to offset the risk of contracting the parasitic disease Cryptosporidium following a recent outbreak in the mid-west region.

THERE has been a cryptosporidium outbreak linked to a farm setting in the region in recent weeks, the Department of Public Health Mid-West has revealed.

"It is important for private well owners to test well water every year and have appropriate protection or/and treatment systems in place. Incidence of cryptosporidium peaks in the spring, corresponding with the calving and lambing season. "Because it is the start of petting zoo season, there is an increased risk of exposure to cryptosporidium, especially among children. Or you can email [email protected] at any time. "Cryptosporidium is a parasitic disease mainly found in faeces of animals. Alcohol hand sanitiser is not effective against cryptosporidium, they stress, and washing hands with hot water and soap is the most effective form of hand hygiene.

Public health chiefs have urged people to be vigilant about washing their hands with soap and water to try to reduce the risk of contracting the parasitic.

HEALTH chiefs have warned of a new parasitic outbreak with severe symptoms and long-lasting effects.According to figures from the Health Protection Su.

Public Health Mid-West told RTE: "Because it is the start of petting zoo season, there is an increased risk of exposure to cryptosporidium, especially among children. The 29 cases of cryptosporidium have been found across the country but mostly in the south, with 10 reported in the area. According to figures from the Health Protection Surveillance Centre, there have been 120 reported cases of cryptosporidium in 2022 - 29 of which were identified two weeks ago.