Sixteen people fall ill after outbreak of contagious disease at lamb feeding

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Health officials have confirmed 16 people have fallen ill after an outbreak of cryptosporidiosis at a popular petting zoo near Edinburgh.

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NHS Lothian announced that all cases of cryptosporidiosis have been traced to a lamb feeding experience at Craigies Farm near South Queensferry.The outbreak was initially reported to have impacted six individuals, including both adults and children.Among those affected was a local mother who attended with her two children.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say She required hospital treatment after suffering symptoms for nearly a fortnight following her visit on April 15.

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The lamb feeding activity, which drew families to the farm during the spring season, finished its scheduled run on May 4.Cryptosporidiosis is caused by a parasite that can be present in the intestines and waste of infected animals.

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The illness is highly contagious and typically produces severe watery diarrhoea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, mild fever and reduced appetite.These...

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