Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says
The CDC is tracking an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal parasite, with nearly 3,000 cases reported across 32 U.S. states. While the source remains unidentified, health officials suspect food contamination and are monitoring the situation closely.
Why it matters
This represents a significant public health concern regarding food safety and the potential for widespread parasitic infections.
SAN FRANCISCO -- Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to an ABC News tally.
As of Friday, at least 2,944 cases have been reported in 32 states, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state health departments show.
In California, data shows there are between 1-10 cases.
The CDC said the true number of people sick with cyclosporiasis is likely higher than the reported figure because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for the parasite.
Most cases are currently being reported in Michigan with 1,562 as of Friday, according to the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS). At least 44 people have been hospitalized in the state.
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