Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in NYC, additional 121 across state, health officials say
Health officials report a surge in cyclosporiasis cases across New York and neighboring states, prompting widespread public health alerts.
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Public health agencies have identified nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis in New York City, with an additional 121 cases reported elsewhere in the state. The illness has also been detected in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
Coverage from CBS News, ABC News, Axios, and WSET emphasizes that the stomach illness is linked to exposure to water and produce. Outlets are providing guidance on how the infection spreads and the available medical treatments.
It remains to be determined which specific food products or water sources are the primary vectors for this outbreak. Future updates are expected as health officials continue to trace the origin of the illnesses.
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Quick answers
What is cyclosporiasis?
It is a stomach illness that health officials state can be spread through water and produce.
How many cases have been reported?
Nearly 300 cases have been reported in New York City, with 121 additional cases identified across the rest of the state.
Where has the illness spread?
In addition to New York, reports of the illness have emerged in Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia.
Coverage (4)
- What you need to know about cyclosporiasis: How it spreads, how it's treated ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 14h ago
- Stomach illness traced to water and produce spreads to Maryland and Virginia WSET · 14h ago
- Gut-wrecking stomach illness hits Pennsylvania Axios · 14h ago
- Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in NYC, additional 121 across state, health officials say CBS News · 14h ago
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