Visitors infected at Cowbridge farm petting session rises
Public Health Wales announced an investigation into Cowbridge Farm Shop on Wednesday, after 28 people fell ill.
The health body said in an update on Friday that number had increased to 47.
Cowbridge Farm Shop has voluntarily ceased all public animal feeding and is co-operating with the investigation, Public Health Wales said.
Cryptosporidium is a parasite that can cause gastrointestinal illness. It is often linked to contact with animals, particularly young farm animals such as calves and lambs.
Symptoms, which include watery diarrhoea, stomach pains and nausea, usually start two to 10 days after contact and can last for up to two weeks.
The infection's incubation period means Public Health Wales expects the number of cases to increase from 47 in the coming weeks.
Su Mably, Public Health Wales consultant in health protection said: 'We are continuing to investigate this outbreak with our partners.
'While the infection is usually mild and self-limiting, it can be more serious in young children or people with weakened immune systems.
'We urge anyone who visited the farm and is feeling unwell to contact their GP or NHS 111.'
Public Health Wales said on Wednesday people should be aware of the 'potential health risks' of visiting petting farms, adding that 'pregnant women should take particular care and avoid contact with newborn lambs during lambing season'.
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