Cyclospora Cases Rise Rapidly, With No Source Yet Confirmed
First publishedJul 9, 02:14 UTC
Last updatedJul 15, 15:51 UTC · 3m ago
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Answer
A fast-spreading outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, is affecting thousands across the United States in dozens of states. Health officials have not yet found the exact source, but lettuce and salad greens are strongly suspected culprits. The cases are expected to continue rising through August.
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The parasite, which has sickened thousands across the U.S., is notoriously difficult to track. Funding cuts haven’t made the job easier.
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In brief
- What's the story?
- A fast-spreading outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, is affecting thousands across the United States in dozens of states. Health officials have not yet found the exact source, but lettuce and salad greens are strongly suspected culprits. The cases are expected to continue rising through August.
- How widely is it covered?
- 26 outlets, average source rating 7.3/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 3m ago.
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Illinois reports 216 cases of cyclosporiasis, intestinal infection that causes 'explosive diarrhea'
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As cyclospora illnesses surge to a record, Michigan officials eye lettuce as a possible cause
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Agriculture Sec. Rollins on cyclosporiasis: ‘It’s an FDA issue, not a USDA issue’
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