1989 Outbreak of Hepatitis A at a Public Pool, Louisiana
A confirmed outbreak of Hepatitis A was linked to swimming in a jacuzzi pool located within a Louisiana camp ground. Ill swimmers were more likely to have swum for more than one hour and to have dipped their heads under water. Because of a cross-connection found between a sewage line and the pool water intake, sewage contamination of pool water seemed likely.
Overview
| Outbreak began: | 1989 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | LA |
| Pathogen: | Hepatitis A |
| Vehicle(s): | Recreational Water |
| Location(s): | Swimming pool |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 20 |
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