2023 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with Animal Contact at a Farm, Illinois

In September 2023, Illinois public health officials investigated an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infections associated with animal contact at a farm. Four people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:IL
Pathogen:Cryptosporidium
Vehicle(s):Animal Contact
Location(s):Farm
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:4

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