Cyclosporiasis cases in US climb to 17,180, CDC says
- As of August 18, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported over 27,000 confirmed and probable cases of cyclosporiasis across 47 states since May 1, marking a record high for the parasitic infection this year.
- A massive, multistate outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Mexico prompted Taylor Fresh Foods to issue a nationwide recall, with the contamination causing the lion's share of cases in Michigan.
- Nicknamed the 'explosive' diarrhea parasite, cyclosporiasis has hospitalized at least 800 people since May, causing severe watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, and fatigue.
- Diagnoses may be slowing down, but outbreaks are not over, health policy expert Dr. Kavita Patel noted; four of seven outbreaks under Food and Drug Administration investigation remain ongoing.
- To stay safe, experts recommend cooking food to at least 158 degrees Fahrenheit, as heat destroys the parasite; health officials continue monitoring through August 31.
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Cyclosporiasis cases in U.S. climb to 17,180, CDC says
The cyclosporiasis outbreak is one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent U.S. history.The illness is caused by the cyclospora parasite, which can lead to diarrhea, nausea and other gastrointestinal symptoms
Cyclosporiasis Cases in the US Top 17,000 Since May 1, CDC reports
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported Tuesday that U.S. cases of cyclosporiasis have reached 17,180, an increase of more than 9 percent from the week before. The numbers run from May 1 through Aug. 24, covering 48 states and the District of Columbia. Hospitalizations stand at 922, with two people having died. Both were in Michigan and had pre-existing conditions. At least 11,844 extra cases need lab confirmation or more …
Patient count in Cyclospora outbreaks tops 17,000
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting almost 1,500 more patients in multiple Cyclospora outbreaks than it was a week ago.As of Aug. 24, the CDC had a patient count of 17,180, up by 1,464 on Aug. 18. The agency for the first time definitively said the number includes patients from the outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in addition to those from at least six smaller multistate outbreaks.The number of patient…
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