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Nearly 400 cyclosporiasis cases confirmed in NY as officials probe nationwide outbreak
13wham.com • • general
Key Points:
- Health officials are investigating a nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasite illness, with nearly 400 cases reported in New York since May, though none in Rochester.
- Michigan and Ohio are the hardest-hit states, with over 1,000 and 800 confirmed cases respectively.
- The New York State Department of Health is collaborating with the CDC, FDA, and local agencies to identify the source by interviewing confirmed cases about their recent food consumption.
- Cyclosporiasis, often linked to contaminated fresh produce, causes severe diarrhea and vomiting, and infections typically rise in summer; most healthy individuals recover without treatment.
- Health officials urge those with prolonged symptoms or dehydration to seek medical care promptly.
