What to know about the US outbreak of cyclosporiasis intestinal illness
The U.S. CDC is investigating a widespread outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection linked to contaminated produce. With over 1,600 confirmed cases, health officials are tracing the source while advising the public on food safety.
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Public health outbreaks involving food supply chains require urgent monitoring and consumer awareness to prevent further spread of illness.
1,645 cases of an intestinal infection from the cyclospora parasite have been confirmed.
Listen Summarise The US CDC confirmed 1,645 cyclosporiasis cases and is investigating 5,100 more across 34 states, with Michigan hardest hit, reporting 3,309 cases. The infection spreads through contaminated food or water, mainly raw fruits and vegetables; symptoms range from mild to severe and need antibiotic treatment. The FDA is tracing the outbreak source, advising people to wash produce well, as the parasite is not spread person-to-person but via contaminated items. AI generated
WASHINGTON - The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said on July 14 it had confirmed 1,645 cases of an intestinal infection from the cyclospora parasite that causes diarrhoea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms and it was investigating 5,100 possible cases in 34 states.
Michigan, the hardest-hit state, reported 3,309 cases.
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