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Outbreak of Illnesses Traced to Sonoma County Tough Mudder Race

An outbreak of illnesses, estimated to have affected around 300 people, has been reported following a Tough Mudder race in Sonoma County, California. Symptoms include rash, fever, muscle pain, nausea, and vomiting. The county health department has issued an advisory, suspecting Aeromonas bacteria as the likely cause of most infections. Tough Mudder is cooperating with the investigation and urging participants to seek medical attention for unresolved symptoms.

via CNN|

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Outbreak at Tough Mudder Sonoma: Hundreds Stricken by Bacterial Infection

Over 100 participants of the Tough Mudder obstacle course race at Sonoma Raceway in California have reported symptoms including fevers, vomiting, muscle pain, and a distinct rash with boils, possibly indicating a bacterial infection. Sonoma County public health officials have issued a health advisory and are urging anyone with symptoms to seek medical attention. The infection is believed to have been contracted from the mud and muddy water during the event. The bacteria Aeromonas has been detected in some participants and is considered the main culprit. Tough Mudder, a popular race series held at various venues, involves participants completing a range of physical obstacles. Investigations are ongoing to determine the cause of the outbreak, and health officials recommend washing hands and showering after the event to minimize the risk of infection.

via KQED|

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Investigation Launched into Illnesses Linked to 'Tough Mudder' Obstacle Course

Participants in a Tough Mudder competition in Sonoma, California, have reported developing skin rashes and fevers after crawling, climbing, and wading through the obstacle course. The County of Sonoma Department of Health Services issued an advisory, stating that multiple people had reported symptoms that could indicate a potentially serious infection caused by Aeromonas bacteria. Symptoms include pus-filled bumps on the skin, fever, muscle aches, and headaches. The department is urging clinicians to obtain cultures from infected patients and report the results. Participants are advised to seek medical attention if they experience a rash with fever or other symptoms.

via Livescience.com|

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Health Officials Investigate Rash Outbreak Following Tough Mudder Race in Sonoma County

Sonoma County health officials are investigating a possible outbreak of bacterial infections among participants of a recent Tough Mudder race at the Sonoma Raceway. Athletes have reported rashes, fever, and muscle aches, with at least 22 people contacting the health agency. The rash has been identified as Aeromonas, a bacterial infection that lives in water, and the health department wants doctors to be aware of this possibility to ensure proper treatment.

via KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco|

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