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Campylobacter Outbreak linked to Kennedy Creek watering point south of Paradise, MT
3 years ago •source co.sanders.mt.us
Montana, United States
Sanders County is assisting the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Epidemiological Program with an outbreak of Campylobacter cases within the county.The source of the outbreak may be attributed to the consumption of water from the Kennedy Creek watering point south of Paradise. Multiple individuals have tested positive for Campylobacter infection after consuming water from this source.
Sanders County reminds the public that the Kennedy Creek watering point is not a spring. The source of this water is surface water that flows both above and below ground. It is open to contamination from humans, animals, insects, and other forms of contamination typical of surface water. Because of that, they advise against consuming water from the Kennedy Creek watering point on Highway 200 south of Paradise. This watering point is not considered to be a safe source of drinking water.
In case you experience Campylobacter symptoms such as diarrhea (often bloody), fever, nausea, vomiting, and stomach cramps, report it now. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance.
Source co.sanders.mt.us/departments/environmental-health/
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