20051457 Ver 1_NC0188437 Camp Gwynn Valley Cryptosporidiosis Alert from NCHAN 7-6-11.msg_20110707

Mueller, Amanda
From: Adams, Jim <jim.adams @ncdenr.gov>
Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2011 11:47 AM
To: Midgette, Robert; Munden, Wayne
Cc: Holloway, Jennifer; Black, Stuart; Jim Boyer; Patricia Hawkins; Raynor, Linda; Godreau,
Jessica; Reeder, Tom; Orbon, Mike
Subject: NCO188437 Camp Gwynn Valley: Cryptosporidiosis Alert from NCHAN 7 -6 -11
The Transylvania County Health dept made us aware of the cryptosporidiosis event at Camp Gwynn Valley. A similar
event happened at this camp a few years ago which I believe was centered around the camp's farm (petting zoo) and
raw vegetable preparation. The following is an overview of the events as we understand them thus far.
The Transylvania County Health dept. has been investigating the cryptosporidiosis event for the past few weeks and the
farm area is again the center of their investigation. The camp water system (3 wells) has not shown any bacterial
problems. A separate "farm" well (raw water) has not shown the presents of coliform but the yard hydrants (3) for the
barn have shown fecal and /or total contamination.
Stuart Black (ARO-PWSS 828-273-7578 cell) has been assisting Patricia Hawkins (Transy. Co. HD 828-884-3136 x 242) ani
can be contacted for additional information. We plan to continue to assist the system and health officials as need.
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Subject: Cryptosporidiosis Alert from NCHAN 7 -6 -11

FYI
Information received from NCHAN 7 -6 -11
Notification Details
Area: communicable diseases
Event Group: General
Event: Cryptosporidiosis
Date Reported: 07/06/201109:37 AM
Event Status: Confirmed
Terrorism Potential: None
Human Cases: 9
Animal Cases:
Species:
Date of Onset or Initial Release: 05/30/2011
Fatalities:
Hospitalized:
Counties of Residence or Initial Transylvania
Release:
Other counties exposed: Outside NC - Inside USA, Alamance, Alexander, Alleghany, Anson, Ashe,
Avery, Beaufort, Bertie, Bladen, Brunswick, Buncombe, Burke, Cabarrus,
Caldwell, Camden, Carteret, Caswell, Catawba, Chatham, Cherokee, Chowan,
Clay, Cleveland, Columbus, Craven, Cumberland, Currituck, Dare, Davidson,
Davie, Duplin, Durham, Edgecombe, Forsyth, Franklin, Gaston, Gates,
Graham, Granville, Greene, Guilford, Halifax, Harnett, Haywood, Henderson,
Hertford, Hoke, Hyde, Iredell, Jackson, Johnston, Jones, Lee, Lenoir, Lincoln,
Macon, Madison, Martin, Mcdowell, Mecklenburg, Mitchell, Montgomery,
Moore, Nash, New Hanover, Northampton, Onslow, Orange, Pamlico,
Pasquotank, Pender, Perquimans, Person, Pitt, Polk, Randolph, Richmond,
Robeson, Rockingham, Rowan, Rutherford, Sampson, Scotland, Stanly,
Stokes, Surry, Swain, Transylvania, Tyrrell, Union, Vance, Wake, Warren,
Washington, Watauga, Wayne, Wilkes, Wilson, Yadkin, Yancey
Short Description: Nine cases, 6 camp staff and 3 campers in summer camp - See comments
below.
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Date: 07/06/201109:37 AM
Title: Health Director
Organization: Transylvania County Health Department
Comment: Added by Steve 1E Smith 07/06/Z01109:37AM
Transylvania County Department of Public Health and NCDPH are investigating an outbreak of cryptosporicliosis
at Gwynn Valley Camp in Brevard, NC. 9 cases identified to date. Camper/staff are from multiple NCcounties
and other states. Transylvania County Point of Contact: Pam McFarland [phone], ext.235.
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