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More than 900 cyclosporiasis cases reported in North Carolina
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Key Points:
- North Carolina has confirmed 906 cases of cyclosporiasis since May, with 39 new cases reported between August 4 and August 11, according to the state Department of Health and Human Services.
- Hospitalizations have decreased slightly, with 31 people hospitalized as of the latest report, down from 33 the previous week.
- Wake County has the highest number of cases at 508, while Henderson County leads in western North Carolina with 43 cases; Buncombe County has reported 4 cases.
- Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by consuming food or water contaminated with the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which is linked to fecal contamination.
- Symptoms of cyclosporiasis include watery diarrhea, stomach cramping, bloating, fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss, gas, and nausea, often with frequent and severe bowel movements.
