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Live updates on cases, source, impacted foods
USA Today • • health
Key Points:
- Health officials have confirmed 1,645 cases of cyclosporiasis across 34 states, with over 5,100 additional cases under investigation, as the source of the outbreak remains unknown.
- A cluster of cases in Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky may be linked, with lettuce or salad greens suspected in Michigan, though no specific source has been identified.
- Experts emphasize that cyclosporiasis, caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spreads through contaminated food and possibly water, highlighting the need to properly wash produce and consider water as a transmission route.
- Severe diarrhea from cyclosporiasis can lead to dehydration, and health professionals recommend oral rehydration solutions to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
- During a CDC director confirmation hearing, nominee Dr. Erica Schwartz acknowledged the seriousness of cyclosporiasis and committed to working on improving disease surveillance and outbreak response.
