2005 Outbreak of Cycloporiasis at a Private Club, Massachusetts
Visitors to the Chilton Club, in Massachusetts, became infected with the parasite, Cyclospora. The private club hosted a dinner lecture in April where over fifty people became infected. Health department officials were unable to pinpoint the food exposure.
Tags:
cyclosporiasis, cyclospora+cayetanensis, Chilton Club, cyclosporaOverview
| Outbreak began: | April 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MA |
| Pathogen: | Cyclospora |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Private event |
| Brand name(s): | Chilton Club |
| Molecular test results: | no |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 58 |
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