Cyclosporiasis cases in US climb to 17,180, CDC says
ATLANTA: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday reported 17,180 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States, an increase of 1,464 cases from a week ago.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a significant rise in cyclosporiasis cases in the United States, bringing the total to 17,180 confirmed instances. This increase of 1,464 cases from the previous week marks one of the largest foodborne illness events in recent US history. As of August 24, the CDC has documented cases across 48 states and the District of Columbia, with 922 hospitalizations and two deaths attributed to the outbreak.
Further investigation is ongoing, as at least 11,844 additional cases may require additional scrutiny and analysis. The cyclosporiasis parasite, responsible for the illness, can lead to symptoms such as diarrhea and nausea. The outbreak is primarily associated with contaminated iceberg lettuce, which has been the subject of a recall. The CDC and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating multiple clusters of cyclosporiasis, some of which have yet to be confirmed.
Michigan, the state most severely affected, experienced a modest three percent increase in cases, with 14,277 reported last week. This suggests a potential easing of the outbreak. The cyclosporiasis outbreak has caused widespread concern among US consumers, leading many to avoid fresh produce and dining in restaurants.
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