U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora
U.S. health officials are investigating a widespread outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora across nine states.
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The brief
The CDC and FDA are investigating a new cluster of cyclosporiasis. The outbreak has expanded to nine states and constitutes the largest known occurrence of the parasite in the U.S.
Coverage from The Washington Post, NBC 5 Chicago, ABC7 Los Angeles, and PBS emphasizes the scale of the outbreak, which currently involves 72 cases. The FDA is specifically examining the situation in relation to food recalls.
Future developments center on the progress of the FDA investigation into food recalls and any further expansion of the affected geographic areas.
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Quick answers
How many cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported?
According to NBC 5 Chicago, there are 72 cases.
Which agencies are leading the investigation?
The CDC and FDA are the health officials investigating the outbreak.
How far has the outbreak spread?
The Washington Post reports that the CDC has expanded the outbreak to nine states.
Coverage (5)
- A new, separate outbreak of the diarrhea-causing parasite STAT · 18h ago
- FDA investigating new cluster of cyclosporiasis with 72 cases. Where do food recalls stand? NBC 5 Chicago · 18h ago
- CDC expands largest known U.S. cyclospora outbreak to 9 states The Washington Post · 18h ago
- US health officials are investigating a new outbreak of a diarrhea-causing parasite ABC7 Los Angeles · 18h ago
- U.S. health officials investigate new outbreak of parasite cyclospora PBS · 18h ago
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