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 |
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| 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 |
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| Number hospitalized: | 1 |
Sources & documents
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