2023 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with a Petting Zoo, New Mexico
In September 2023, public health officials in New Mexico investigated an outbreak of
infections associated with animal contact at a petting zoo/fairground. Twenty-one people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | September 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NM |
| Pathogen: | Cryptosporidium |
| Vehicle(s): | Animal Contact |
| Location(s): | Petting Zoo, fairground |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 21 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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