2001 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis at a Recreational Waterpark, Illinois
During August 2001, a hospital reported a cluster of Cryptosporidiosis cases. The epidemiologic investigation showed that laboratory confirmed cases reported were more likely to have attended "Waterpark A" than age-matched controls. Cryptosporidium was found in stool specimens and pool water samples.
Tags:
cryptosporidium, waterpark, swimming pool, recreational waterOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2001 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | IL |
| Pathogen: | Cryptosporidium |
| Vehicle(s): | Water, Recreational |
| Location(s): | Waterpark, pool |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 358 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 7 |
Sources & documents
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