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Protect Yourself and Your Family During the Ongoing Cyclospora Outbreak
The parasite is often linked to contaminated produce, and health officials say at least 145 U.S. cases have been reported since May.
- Federal health officials reported on Friday that Cyclospora cases have risen to more than 800 confirmed domestically, with more than 1,500 additional cases pending analysis across 31 states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues investigating the outbreak.
- Infections typically rise between May and August when fresh produce consumption increases. Cyclospora cayetanensis thrives in warmer months, contaminating fruits and vegetables through irrigation water or soil before they reach grocery shelves.
- Patients often experience profuse watery diarrhea, fatigue, and stomach cramps persisting for weeks if untreated. Investigators face a race against time, as patients struggle to recall meals consumed one or two weeks before symptoms appear.
- To reduce infection risk, health experts advise washing produce under running water and refrigerating cut fruits immediately. Dr. Katie Theoktisto of Baylor Scott & White warns that prolonged diarrhea lasting over a week warrants medical care.
- Researchers continue studying agricultural practices and surveillance systems to strengthen food safety. Continued investment in outbreak investigation and prevention measures remains essential to identifying contamination patterns and protecting consumers nationwide.
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