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Cyclospora outbreak: Hamilton County reports additional cases
WLWT • • general
Key Points:
- Hamilton County, Ohio, has reported an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, with 17 cases as of Thursday, up from 16 earlier in the week; confirmed cases rose from 10 to 12.
- Ohio has a total of 366 cases and 46 hospitalizations, with no deaths reported; common symptoms include watery diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fatigue.
- The Centers for Disease Control report 1,645 cases nationwide with 141 hospitalizations as of Wednesday.
- Cyclosporiasis is treatable with antibiotics, rest, and fluids, and prevention includes thorough washing of fruits and vegetables and proper food handling.
- Ohio health officials have not yet identified the source of the outbreak and emphasize food safety practices to reduce the risk of infection.
