A version of this piece originally appeared in the Substack, "Your Local Epidemiologist."
The cyclosporiasis foodborne outbreak continues to grow, and individuals are left to figure out how to weather this storm until government systems catch up. So we compiled answers to the top 10 questions patients may be asking to offer the nuance they, and you, may be looking for.
This post builds on a previous "Your Local Epidemiologist" post that explains what's going on. Once you're up to date on the situation, read on to learn how to reduce the risk to you and your patients during this big foodborne outbreak.
Can You Just Tell Me What Not to Eat?
Unfortunately, it's not that easy, because a source hasn't been confirmed. So risk falls on a spectrum and risk tolerance varies.
