Saratoga Springs Water Campylobacter Outbreak Up to 15 Cases and More
In Utah, the City of Saratoga Springs Campylobacter outbreak has resulted in 15 lab confirmed cases of Campylobacter infection and many more individuals are reportedly ill with symptoms consistent with the bacteria.
The Utah County Health Department said in a news release that it has been interviewing affected individuals to find a source of the disease. As of now the only common source among cases is the public water system.
Last Thursday, Saratoga Springs issued a boil water order for residents on the north side of the city. On Friday, the city flushed the drinking water system and added chlorine to kill any lingering bacteria. The boil order was lifted Saturday after tests were negative for coliform bacteria.
The Utah County Health Department is continuing its investigation into the disease outbreak with the City of Saratoga Springs, the Utah Department of Environmental Quality, the Utah Department of Health, and other public and private organizations to determine the cause,
Campylobacteriosis is an infectious diarrheal disease that typically lasts one week. The diarrhea may be bloody and can be accompanied by fever, nausea and vomiting. Some infected persons do not have any symptoms. In persons with compromised immune systems, Campylobacter occasionally spreads to the bloodstream and causes a serious life-threatening infection. This is known as Guillain-Barre Syndrome.
If you or a loved one has been sickened in this outbreak, call a Campylobacter attorney at law firm Pritzker Olsen at 1-888-377-8900 (Toll Free) or complete the contact form on the side of this Web page.
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