Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in NYC, additional 121 across state, health officials say
Health officials report a surge of cyclosporiasis cases across New York and Pennsylvania, driven by a parasite causing severe gastrointestinal illness.
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Cyclosporiasis cases are rising rapidly in the United States. According to CBS News, nearly 300 cases have been reported in New York City, with an additional 121 cases documented across the state.
Coverage from Axios indicates the illness has also hit Pennsylvania. Reports from Scientific American and ABC News emphasize that the parasite causes explosive diarrhea and gut-wrecking symptoms.
USA Today highlights individual experiences of the illness, noting that symptoms can linger for extended periods. Future updates are expected to detail how the parasite spreads and the methods used for treatment, as indicated by reporting from ABC News.
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Quick answers
How many cases have been reported in New York?
Health officials report nearly 300 cases in New York City and another 121 across the state.
Which other states are affected?
Coverage from Axios reports that the illness has hit Pennsylvania.
What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?
The parasite causes explosive diarrhea and stomach illness with symptoms that can linger.
Coverage (5)
- Cases of an explosive diarrhea-causing parasite are rising fast in the U.S. Scientific American · 2h ago
- Gut-wrecking stomach illness hits Pennsylvania Axios · 2h ago
- Diagnosed with cyclosporiasis, mom of 3 shares symptoms that have 'lingered and lingered' USA Today · 2h ago
- What you need to know about cyclosporiasis: How it spreads, how it's treated ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 2h ago
- Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in NYC, additional 121 across state, health officials say CBS News · 2h ago
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