2021 Outbreak of Illnesses Caused by Microcystis, Utah
In June 2021, public health officials in Utah investigated an outbreak of illnesses caused by microcystis, a single-celled freshwater cyanobacterium. Eight people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
The setting was a lake at a public beach.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | June 2021 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | UT |
| Pathogen: | cyanotoxin |
| Vehicle(s): | Water |
| Location(s): | Recreational Water |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 8 |
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