Cyclosporiasis cases in US climb to 15,716, CDC says
Federal officials say the outbreak has caused 828 hospitalizations and two deaths, while 11,841 additional cases still need confirmation.
- On Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Public Health reported 1,437 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis, contributing to a historic national outbreak exceeding 15,700 confirmed infections since May.
- Federal health officials linked the widespread outbreak to processed iceberg lettuce from a Taylor Farms facility in central Mexico, where the parasite spreads through contaminated food and water sources.
- Nationwide, at least 828 patients have been hospitalized, while both reported deaths occurred in Michigan among residents with "significant underlying health conditions."
- Consumer Reports food-safety expert James Rogers recommends scrubbing produce with a clean brush and heating items to 158 degrees Fahrenheit to inactivate the parasite.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention continues investigating multiple clusters, with officials expressing hope that recent food recalls and increased public awareness will slow transmission.
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More Than 15,000 Cases of Parasite That Causes Diarrhea in US: CDC
More than 15,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, a disease caused by a parasite present in contaminated produce, have been recorded in the United States since May 1, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on Aug. 18. The 15,716 cases represent an increase of about 1,800 from the week prior. About half of the cases have been in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Carolina, and Ohio. Eight hundred and twenty-eight people have been hospitaliz…
CDC Reports Cyclospora Outbreak Slowing Down
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting encouraging news as new data shows a downward trend in cyclospora cases across the country. The parasitic infection outbreak, which has affected multiple states, appears to be losing momentum as public health measures take effect. CDC monitoring and investigation efforts continue to track the source and...
CDC reports more than 1,800 additional Cyclospora patients in past week
The number of patients in multiple outbreaks of Cyclospora infections continues to grow, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting more than 1,800 additional patients compared to a week ago.Since May 1, the CDC has received reports of 15,716 laboratory-confirmed reports of infections from the Cyclospora parasite. That is up from the 13,895 patients logged a week ago. The CDC is reporting at least 828 hospitalizations, with tw…
Arkansas reports 2 new cyclosporiasis cases | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
The rate of new cyclosporiasis infections in Arkansas slowed down between Friday and Monday as the state Department of Health reported only two new cases in that window, both in Benton County.
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