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
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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