2021 Outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Infections Associated with a Hotel Spa, Wisconsin

In January 2021, public health officials in Wisconsin investigated a waterborne outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections associated with a hotel/motel spa/whirlpool/hot tub. Eleven people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

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

Health impact

Total ill:11

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