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 |
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| 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 |
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Sources & documents
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