2021 Outbreak of Campylobacteriosis and Norovirus Associated with Drinking Water, Maine

In July 2021, public health officials in Maine investigated waterborne outbreak. The suspected etiologies were Campylobacter and norovirus. Ninety-one people were ill. Two people were hospitalized. No one died. The location was described as camp/cabin setting.

Overview

Outbreak began:July 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:ME
Pathogen:Campylobacter, Norovirus
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Camp
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:91
Number hospitalized:2

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