2021 Outbreak of Cryptosporidium Infections Associated with a Petting Zoo, Illinois
In March 2021, public health officials in Illinois investigated an outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis associated with a petting zoo. Nine people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died. Animals at the petting zoo included cattle, chicken, ducks, goats, sheep and turkeys.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | March 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Cryptosporidium |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Petting Zoo |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 9 |
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