2023 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with a Veterinary Clinic, Louisiana

In April 2023, Louisiana public health officials investigated an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infections at a veterinarian clinic. Six people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:April 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:LA
Pathogen:Cryptosporidium
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):veterinary clinic
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:6

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