Overview

• Public Health Wales has confirmed 74 cases of cryptosporidium infection linked to visits in April to Cowbridge Farm Shop in the Vale of Glamorgan.
• Sixteen individuals, including young children, required hospitalization, with symptoms including severe diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fever.
• The farm has voluntarily suspended all animal petting and feeding activities and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation.
• Cryptosporidium, a microscopic parasite often spread through contact with animals or contaminated surfaces, poses higher risks to children and immunocompromised individuals.
• Health officials are urging visitors to the farm to monitor for symptoms and emphasize strict handwashing to prevent further transmission.