Why fresh produce is the perfect vehicle for a parasite that needs a week to mature, and what the US outbreak tells us about its spread.

A fast-spreading stomach parasite has sickened thousands of people across more than 30 US states.

The outbreak has resulted in at least 86 hospitalizations, though no deaths have been reported

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West Virginia Cyclosporiasis parasite: A major cyclosporiasis parasite outbreak has sickened more than 2,600 people in Michigan, with health officials investigating lettuce and…

US health officials have not identified the source of contamination and are tracing foods linked to cases through the supply chain.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says they are scouring food supply chain for culprit, which may be lettuce

Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection, have been reported across 34 US states. Learn about the outbreak and its suspected causes.

CDC investigates a Cyclospora outbreak across 34 US states. Learn the symptoms, source, affected states, treatment and prevention steps.

Over 3,000 people in more than 30 US states have contracted cyclosporiasis, linked to the Cyclospora parasite found in fresh produce. | Health

The US CDC is investigating thousands of possible cases across 34 states, as officials track down the source of the outbreak.

Nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis are either confirmed or under investigation in the US - the source is still unknown.

Why fresh produce is the perfect vehicle for a parasite that needs a week to mature, and what the US outbreak tells us about its spread.

A recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis—a foodborne illness contracted from eating contaminated food, typically fresh produce—has impacted at least 34 states nationwide.

Cases have hit record levels, and scientists are racing to pinpoint where the Cyclospora parasite entered the food supply.

Cyclospora cases are rising across the US. Here's what to know about symptoms, spread, treatment and prevention.

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