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Cyclospora: What to know about the explosive diarrhoea parasite outbreak

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA cyclospora infection is seen in this CDC image (CDC)The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 1,645 cases of cyclospora infection and is investigating 5,100 possible cases across 34 states, with Michigan being the most affected. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, typically contracted by consuming food or water contaminated with faeces, often raw fruits and vegetables. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is conducting traceback investigations on various produce items, including lettuce, to identify the source of the outbreak, though no specific item or supplier has been confirmed. Symptoms, which can range from mild to severe, include explosive diarrhoea and nausea, with children, older adults, and those with weakened immune systems at higher risk of serious illness. The CDC advises thorough washing of hands and produce to prevent infection, and treatment for confirmed cases involves a course of antibiotics. In fullCases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ cyclosporiasis are soaring in Michigan and New York - but outbreaks are happening in most statesMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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