America’s Homegrown-Parasite Problem
The United States is experiencing a significant increase in cyclosporiasis, a diarrheal disease caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. While historically linked to imported produce, recent outbreaks suggest a growing problem with domestic food sources.
Why it matters
The rise in domestic outbreaks poses a significant challenge to food safety regulations and public health monitoring in the United States.
Scientists don’t know why cyclosporiasis, a tropical diarrheal disease, is spreading more and more from domestic sources.
The article reports on public health data and scientific uncertainty regarding the source of the outbreaks.
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