Cyclospora outbreak: Hamilton County reports additional cases - WLWT
Hamilton County health officials have reported an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, contributing to a broader outbreak across Ohio. The infection, typically foodborne, is being monitored by the CDC as case numbers rise.
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Public health outbreaks require timely reporting to ensure community safety and effective medical response.
As cyclosporiasis continues to spread to more counties and states, Hamilton County is reporting more cases.
In their latest update Thursday, Hamilton County health officials reported 17 cases, up from 16 reported on Tuesday.
The number of confirmed cases rose from 10 to 12, with number of probable cases staying the same and number of suspected cases going from 5 to 4.
As of Thursday, the number of cases in Ohio sits at over 1,300, with more than 40 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
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