Giardia Outbreak in NH Linked to Bethlehem Natural Spring
Four people in New Hampshire contracted Giardia after drinking from the same natural spring, prompting an investigation into water safety, with a fifth case also linked to the spring.
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Kentucky Health Officials Monitor Widespread Giardia Outbreak
An outbreak of Giardia, a waterborne parasite, is spreading across Western Kentucky, primarily affecting Hopkins County with 66 confirmed cases since May. The source remains under investigation, with some cases linked to a local restaurant, and health officials are conducting environmental testing. Giardia can cause gastrointestinal symptoms and poses higher risks to vulnerable populations. Preventative measures include good hygiene, disinfecting environments, and monitoring water quality.
Dysentery Unearthed in Ancient Toilets of Jerusalem
Archaeologists analyzing 2,600-year-old feces found at two cesspits used by the Kingdom of Judah’s elite in ancient Jerusalem have discovered traces of Giardia duodenalis, which causes dysentery, making it the oldest known example of the parasite infecting humans. The latrines were uncovered during digs in the Old City of Jerusalem dating from the 7th to 6th centuries B.C. The discovery of the dysentery-causing parasites suggests they were widespread in the kingdom at the time. The archaeologists used biomolecular analysis to reveal its presence in the ancient feces they recovered at both latrines.