Cyclosporiasis outbreak: NYS among 17 states with confirmed cases under CDC investigation
WHEC.com • • health
Key Points:
- At least 145 cases of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, have been reported across 17 states since May 1, including 31 to 80 cases in New York State.
- Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include watery diarrhea and gastrointestinal discomfort, with 20 hospitalizations reported but no deaths so far.
- Most patients did not travel before falling ill, suggesting local sources of infection.
- The CDC and FDA are actively investigating to identify the source of the current outbreak.
- People with healthy immune systems are expected to recover without medical treatment.
