United States investigates multistate Cyclospora parasite outbreak
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U.S. health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a gastrointestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, that has sickened at least 145 people across 17 states and led to 20 hospitalizations. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said patients have reported watery diarrhea, sometimes described as explosive, along with nausea, fatigue and severe stomach cramps. New York is the hardest-hit state, with between 31 and 80 cases, and clusters are also under investigation in Illinois and Texas. Most patients did not travel outside the United States, leading officials to suspect a domestic foodborne source that has not yet been identified.
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Timeline
- Recent weeks Cyclospora cases identified nationwide
- Recent weeks Seventeen states report confirmed infections
- Recent weeks New York records largest case cluster
- Recent weeks Illinois and Texas clusters under investigation
- Recent weeks Twenty hospitalized with severe gastrointestinal symptoms
- Recent weeks Majority report no international travel
- Recent weeks CDC probes possible contaminated food source
- Today Multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak investigation continues
Why it matters
This Cyclospora outbreak affects your health. It's spreading across 17 states, with symptoms like severe diarrhea and stomach cramps. The source is likely domestic food, but officials haven't confirmed that yet. Be cautious about what you eat and drink.
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