Cyclosporiasis outbreak: CDC tracking cases in 31 states, including Nebraska and Iowa
A Cyclospora parasite outbreak has reached 31 U.S. states, with health officials focusing their investigations on leafy greens.
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The brief
The CDC is currently tracking a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness characterized by diarrhea. Coverage from NBC News, The New York Times, the Detroit Free Press, USA Today, and KETV emphasizes that investigators in Michigan have identified lettuce and salad greens as the potential source of the infection.
Officials are actively investigating the link between these food products and the ongoing spread of the parasite. Future reports will track updates from the CDC regarding the specific origin of the contamination.
Information regarding the full scope of nationwide hospitalizations and confirmed cases in states outside of those explicitly named does not yet specify further details.
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Quick answers
What is the primary symptom of this outbreak?
Coverage identifies the illness as causing diarrhea.
Which foods are being investigated?
Health officials are focusing their investigation on lettuce and salad greens.
How many states are currently affected?
The CDC is tracking cases across 31 states.
Coverage (5)
- Lettuce or salad greens could be source of diarrhea-causing illness, Michigan health officials say NBC News · 2h ago
- Health Officials in Michigan Identify ‘Potential Source’ of Cyclospora Outbreak The New York Times · 2h ago
- Michigan cyclospora outbreak investigation zeroes in on lettuce, salad greens Detroit Free Press · 2h ago
- 15 Texans are hospitalized as explosive diarrhea parasite spreads USA Today · 8h ago
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak: CDC tracking cases in 31 states, including Nebraska and Iowa KETV · 8h ago
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