More than 11,500 cyclosporiasis cases reported in 41 states: CDC
The CDC reports a surge in cyclosporiasis cases, with over 11,500 reports spanning 41 U.S. states.
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A widespread cyclosporiasis outbreak is affecting the United States. Reports from WIBW indicate Kansas cases have risen to 289 as of Wednesday.
Coverage from The Washington Post and The Hill emphasizes a surge in illness and the specific states experiencing spikes. The New York Times focuses on how the parasite, which spreads through human feces, entered the food supply.
The Washington Post notes that the CDC is currently catching up to state tallies. Future developments will likely center on identifying the specific source of food supply contamination and tracking the continued rise of cases in affected states.
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Quick answers
How many states are affected by the cyclosporiasis outbreak?
The CDC reports that cases have been found in 41 states.
Which state has reported more than 7,000 cases?
According to ClickOnDetroit, cases in Michigan exceed 7,000.
How is the illness transmitted into the food supply?
The New York Times reports that Cyclospora spreads through human feces.
Coverage (6)
- Cyclosporiasis infections up 9% in Michigan Detroit Free Press · 4h ago
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Cases in Michigan exceed 7,000 ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 4h ago
- Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply? The New York Times · 4h ago
- Over 11,000 cases of cyclosporiasis suspected in US: The states seeing spikes The Hill · 4h ago
- CDC catches up to state tallies of cyclosporiasis cases as illness surges The Washington Post · 6h ago
- Kansas cyclosporiasis cases rise to 289 in Wednesday’s report WIBW · 6h ago
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