1998 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis on a College Campus, Washington, D.C.

An outbreak of Cryptosporidium parvum, genotype 1, occurred on a Washington, D.C., college campus. A case-control study indicated that eating in 1 of 2 cafeterias was associated with illness. Eating dinner on September 22 was associated with a risk of illness. Several food workers reported having gastroenteritis. One of the ill food workers had prepared raw produce between September 20 and 22 while ill.

Overview

Outbreak began:September 1998
Affected country:US
States/territories:DC
Pathogen:Cryptosporidium parvum
Vehicle(s):Ill foodhandler
Location(s):University cafeteria
Molecular test results:Genotype 1

Health impact

Total ill:92

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