2023 Outbreak of Giardiasis Associated with a Child Daycare/Preschool, Louisiana

In October 2023, public health officials in Louisiana investigated an outbreak of Giardia infections associated with a child daycare/preschool. Four people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

The vehicle of transmission was not reported.

Overview

Outbreak began:October 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:LA
Pathogen:Giardia
Vehicle(s):Unknown
Location(s):Child Care Facility
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:4

Sources & documents

Report / reference links