2005 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis at Seneca Lake State Park, New York
Summer time visitors to a water park in Geneva, New York, developed gstrointestinal illness. The park was operated by the state of New York and was popular throughout western New York state. The investigation determined that the outbreak was caused by cryptosporidium. Cryptosporidium was isolated from two water storage tanks that supplied water to the park's spray features. There was no identified problem with the water from Seneca Lake.
Tags:
crypto, cryptosporidiosis, cryptosporidia+hominis, Seneca Lake State Park, spray park, waterOverview
| Outbreak began: | August 2005 |
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| Affected country: | US |
| States/territories: | NY |
| Pathogen: | Cryptosporidium |
| Vehicle(s): | Water, Recreational |
| Location(s): | Water Park |
| Brand name(s): | Seneca Lake State Park |
| Molecular test results: | Not reported |
Health impact
| Total ill: | 1738 |
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