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Increase in firearm related morbidity and mortality in New Mexico: Recommendations for preventing firearm injury, homicide and suicide
The New Mexico Department of Health (NMDOH) is investigating a statewide outbreak of Cryptosporidiosis associated with exposure to petting zoo livestock at the New Mexico State Fair, which took place from September 7-17th, 2023. There have been 3 patients with laboratory-confirmed Cryptosporidiosis infections and an additional 15 clinically compatible cases who report exposure to the NM State Fair. Cases reside in multiple counties across the state.