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Health Officials Warn Cyclosporiasis Symptoms Can Relapse
Health officials said hundreds of reports have been logged, and symptoms can take about a week to appear after contaminated food is eaten.
- On Tuesday, July 14, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory regarding a multistate Cyclospora outbreak that has sickened 1,645 people across 34 states since May 1, with more than 5,100 additional cases under analysis.
- Health officials attribute the illness to the microscopic "poop parasite" Cyclospora cayetanensis, often transmitted through contaminated fresh produce like lettuce and cilantro, complicating traceback efforts due to the parasite's long incubation period.
- While investigators are probing a potential link to Taco Bell, the chain has not been confirmed as a source, though it voluntarily removed certain ingredients from select locations as a precautionary measure.
- Patients experiencing "explosive diarrhea," fatigue, and nausea face potential hospitalization, with 141 individuals requiring care so far; clinicians recommend the antibiotic Bactrim or Septra for persistent symptoms.
- Experts warn that washing produce alone does not guarantee safety; heating food to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit is the only reliable method to kill the parasite and reduce infection risk.
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