July 15 2015 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis at a Campground, Virginia
- Organism:
- Cryptosporidium
- Vehicle:
- Recreational water
In July 2015 Lord Fairfax Health District (LFHD) officials investigated an outbreak of Cryptosporidium infections among campers at a local campground. LFHD used an electronic survey to conduct a retrospective cohort study of affected campers. Stool s…Read More »
July 12 2012 Outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis Associated with a Youth Camp, Brainerd, Minnesota
- Organism:
- Cryptosporidium
- Vehicle:
- Recreational water
Campers at a youth camp located in Brainerd, Minnesota became ill with cryptosporidiosis in July 2012. Camp dates were July 22-27. Sixteen cases were identified. Three campers submitted a stool sample to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Publi…Read More »
August 06 Illinois Day Camp Pool 2006
- Organism:
- Cryptosporidium
- Vehicle:
- Water, Recreational Water
A mother notified the Tazewell County Health Department, Illinois, that her two sons had received a diagnosis of Cryptosporidiosis. The brothers had attended a private day-camp facility with a swimming pool and also participated in a day-camp outing …Read More »