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35 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Connecticut: DPH
NBC Connecticut • • general
Key Points:
- The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed 12 new cases of cyclosporiasis since July 1, raising the state's total to 35 cases this year.
- Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the Cyclospora parasite, with watery diarrhea as the most common symptom.
- Symptoms typically appear within two days to two weeks after exposure, and while the illness is treatable with antibiotics, most people recover with rest and hydration.
- Of the 35 cases, 22 were contracted in the U.S., five internationally, and eight are still under investigation; Michigan leads the nation with 1,562 cases reported.
- DPH advises preventive measures such as thoroughly washing produce, avoiding pre-washed salad mixes, and practicing good hand and kitchen hygiene to reduce the risk of infection.
