2023 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis, Iowa
In October 2023, public health officials in Iowa investigated an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infections. Twenty-two people were ill. Four were hospitalized. No one died.
The setting and vehicle of transmission were not reported.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | October 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IA |
| Pathogen: | Cryptosporidium |
| Vehicle(s): | Unknown |
| Location(s): | Unknown |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 22 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 4 |
Sources & documents
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