Two Cases of Eye Infection Linked to Parasite in Sea of Galilee Reported by Health Ministry
Israel's Health Ministry confirmed two cases of eye infections caused by a parasite in the Sea of Galilee, advising swimmers to seek medical care if symptoms appear.
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- Two people contracted corneal inflammation from Microsporidium parasite in the Sea of Galilee.
- Both patients swam in the lake in late June and early July.
- The parasite can cause eye infections and vision damage.
- Drinking Sea of Galilee water remains safe, and swimming is permitted.
- Symptoms appear one to three weeks after exposure and require ophthalmologist evaluation.
The Israeli Ministry of Health reported two cases of corneal inflammation caused by a parasite called Microsporidium found in the waters of the Sea of Galilee. Both patients had bathed in the lake in late June and early July. This parasite can cause eye infections and potentially impair vision. The ministry emphasized that drinking the water from the Sea of Galilee is safe and swimming is allowed. However, individuals who develop symptoms such as eye redness, pain, or a sensation of a foreign body in the eye after swimming should promptly consult an ophthalmologist. Symptoms typically appear between one and three weeks after exposure.
אותו אירוע, כפי שכל מערכת דיווחה עליו בנפרד. פתחו כמה דיווחים כדי להשוות מה כל מערכת מדגישה, ומה היא משאירה בחוץ.
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