2023 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with Unpasteurized Milk, Maine
In June 2023, public health officials in Maine investigated an outbreak of Cryptosporidium parvum infections associated with raw/unpasteurized milk obtained at a farm/dairy/agricultural setting. Three people were ill. One person was hospitalized. No one died.
Tags:
dairy, raw milk, unpasteurized milkOverview
| Outbreak began: | June 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | ME |
| Pathogen: | Cryptosporidium parvum |
| Vehicle(s): | Milk |
| Location(s): | Farm |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 3 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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