What Philadelphia shoppers should know about the recent lettuce parasite
Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to lettuce has killed two in Michigan, with over 11,000 cases across the state.
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Who reported it (5)
- 2 deaths in Michigan linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases across the state exceed 11,000 ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4 · 1d ago
- Two People Die From Illness Traced to US Parasite Outbreak Bloomberg · 1d ago
- Michigan reports first cyclosporiasis deaths, cases pass 11,000 Detroit Free Press · 1d ago
- Michigan health officials report 2 deaths among cyclosporiasis cases; patients had underlying conditions cbsnews.com · 1d ago
- Cyclosporiasis cases continue to grow in NYC. Here's what to know. USA Today · 1d ago
What happened
The CDC has warned that the cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to Philadelphia, prompting local health officials to advise shoppers to avoid certain lettuce products. The parasite outbreak has been traced to contaminated lettuce, with two deaths confirmed in Michigan. The two deceased patients had underlying conditions. The CDC has not yet specified the exact type of lettuce involved.
The CDC has not yet specified the exact type of lettuce involved. The outbreak has also affected New York City, with cases continuing to grow. CBS News notes that the Michigan patients had underlying conditions. The CDC has not yet specified the exact type of lettuce involved.
The CDC has not yet specified the exact type of lettuce involved. The CDC has not yet specified the exact type of lettuce involved.
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Questions people are asking
What is cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis.
What are the symptoms of cyclosporiasis?
Symptoms include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramping, bloating, increased gas, nausea, vomiting, and fatigue.
How is cyclosporiasis treated?
The illness is treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, also known as Bactrim, Septra, or Cotrim.
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