2021 Outbreak of Illnesses Associated with Recreational Water at a Hotel, Minnesota

In December 2021, public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak associated with a recreational water at a hotel/motel/lodge/inn. The etiologies were reported as Pseudomonas aeruginosa and exposure to chlorine. Six people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:December 2021
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Chemical
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Hotel
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:6

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