# Staphylococcus aureus outbreak — Connecticut, 2003-08
> **Water** · Confirmed · 10 ill / 2 hosp / 0 deaths
## Outbreak
- **NORS ID:** NORS-8d2ac6f7d331
- **Date:** 2003-08
- **State:** Connecticut
- **Primary mode:** Water
- **Etiology:** Staphylococcus aureus
- **Etiology status:** Confirmed
- **Setting:** School/college/university
## Impact
- **Illnesses:** 10
- **Hospitalizations:** 2
- **Deaths:** 0
## Water exposure

- **Exposure:** Recreational water -- treated
- **Water type:** Hot Tub/Spa/Whirlpool

## Source
- [NORS Dashboard](https://wwwn.cdc.gov/norsdashboard/)
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