2023 Outbreak of Giardiasis Associated with Untreated Spring Water, Florida

In August 2023, Florida public health officials investigated a waterborne outbreak of Giardia duodenalis infections associated with untreated recreational spring water. Two people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.

Overview

Outbreak began:August 2023
Affected country:US
States/territories:FL
Pathogen:Giardia duodenalis
Vehicle(s):Water
Location(s):Recreational Water
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:2

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