Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Surpasses 1,000 Cases Across The U.S.

A growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis has surpassed 1,000 reported cases across the United States, with infections confirmed in at least 18 states.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York has reported more than 100 cases, while Michigan has recorded 572 infections as of July 4. New Jersey has also reported cases.

Symptoms include severe watery diarrhea, abdominal cramps, fatigue, and nausea, and can last for weeks or even months without proper treatment.

According to the CDC, tracing the source of the outbreak remains difficult because produce often passes through multiple states before reaching consumers.

The agency recommends thoroughly washing fresh fruits and vegetables, scrubbing firm produce with a clean brush, and cooking foods to at least 158°F to help reduce the risk of infection.

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Multiple states are reporting an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite.

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