2021 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with a Hotel Pool, South Dakota

In January 2021, public health officials in South Dakota investigated a waterborne outbreak of confirmed Cryptosporidium infections associated with a pool at a hotel/motel/lodge/inn. Forty people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:January 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:SD
Pathogen:Cryptosporidium
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Pool
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:40

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