2021 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with a Fair, Iowa

In September 2021, an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infections occurred at a festival or fair. Sixteen people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died. The mode of transmission was reported as animal contact.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:IA
Pathogen:Cryptosporidium
Vehicle(s):Animal Contact
Location(s):Fair
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:16
Number hospitalized:1

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