Southeastern Ontario Health Unit Probes 114 Cases of Parasitic Stomach Illness The Southeast Public Health Unit is investigating a gastrointestinal illness in the Kingston region, with over 100 people falling ill. Authorities confirmed the illness is cryptosporidiosis, caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite. The source of the outbreak remains under investigation, with contaminated recreational or untreated water being common causes.

• More than 100 people have fallen ill in the Kingston region.
• The Southeast Public Health Unit is investigating the gastrointestinal illness.
• The illness has been confirmed as cryptosporidiosis, caused by the Cryptosporidium parasite.
• The source of the illness is still under investigation.
• Contaminated recreational water or untreated water are common sources of cryptosporidiosis.