2023 Outbreak of Trichinosis Associated with Homemade Mountain Lion Sausage, Montana
In December 2023, public health officials in Montana investigated an outbreak of Trichinella spiralis infections associated with homemade mountain lion sausage. Four people were ill. No one was hospitalized and no one died.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | December 2023 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | MT |
| Pathogen: | Trichinella |
| Vehicle(s): | Wild Game |
| Location(s): | Private Home |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 4 |
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