Eight people sick from cryptosporidium in Marathon County

Posted on August 27, 2007 by Cryptosporidium Attorney

WAUSAU, Wis. (AP) - The Marathon County health department is investigating an outbreak of cryptosporidium (krip-toh-spor-RID'-ium).

The disease is a single-celled parasite that causes watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps.

So far eight people have been sickened since August 6th.

Health officials say the outbreak may be traced to an outdoor pool at the Rothschild-Schofield aquatic center. The pool has been closed for the season.

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