I'm a gastroenterologist. Here's how my family is eating during the cyclospora outbreak.
A gastroenterologist from Northwestern Memorial Hospital advises on safe eating practices during a cyclospora outbreak, recommending thorough washing of produce rather than avoiding fruits and vegetables. He highlights that while the current outbreak is larger than previous ones, the overall case numbers are still relatively low compared to other common causes of acute diarrhea.
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This article provides practical, expert-backed advice for public health and food safety during an outbreak, helping individuals make informed decisions to protect themselves and their families without unnecessary dietary restrictions.
Dr. Stephen Chang, a gastroenterologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, shares how his insights on how to stay safe amid the cyclospora outbreak. Northwestern Medicine Dr. Stephen Chang is a gastroenterologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Illinois. Amid the cyclospora outbreak, he and his family haven't changed their eating habits. He advises practicing good food hygiene and being vigilant rather than forgoing all fruits and vegetables. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Dr. Stephen Chang, a gastroenterologist and the interim endoscopy director at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and an assistant professor of medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. The following has been edited for length and clarity. Since the cyclospora outbreak, my family hasn't changed what we're consuming or our eating practices. I have older children, and I don't want them to use this as an excuse to stop eating fruits and vegetables.
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