2000 Outbreak of Multiple Pathogens at a Farm Day Camp, Minnesota

An outbreak due to multiple pathogens was associated with participation at a farm day camp. The camp was sponsored by a university and was held on campus for young children. There were eight camps sessions scheduled throughout the summer. Although children had contact with a variety of animals, the primary attraction of the camp was that each child was responsible for care of a calf. Multiple pathogens were found in the stool samples of camp attendees. Cryptosporidium parvum, Campylobacter, Salmonella Typhimurium, E. coli O111:H8, E. coli O111:NM and E. coli O51:H11 were isolated in campers. These pathogens were also isolated from the calves.

Overview

Outbreak began:June 2000
Affected country:US
States/territories:MN
Pathogen:Campylobacter, Salmonella Typhimurium, E. coli O111:H8, E. coli O111:NM, Cryptosporidium parvum, E. coli O51:H11
Vehicle(s):Animal Contact
Location(s):Camp
Molecular test results:Not reported

Health impact

Total ill:59
Number hospitalized:1

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