CDC expands largest known cyclospora outbreak to 15 states
The CDC has expanded its investigation into the largest known cyclospora outbreak, now spanning 15 states.
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The CDC announced the expansion of the largest known cyclospora outbreak to 15 states. The Washington Post was first to report the expansion. The San Francisco Chronicle and Smithsonian Magazine later reported the first deaths linked to the outbreak.
The CDC had previously linked the outbreak to recalled lettuce. The Washington Post and Smithsonian Magazine both reported the deaths. The San Francisco Chronicle and KFF Health News both reported the CDC's investigation into the outbreak.
The CDC is using interviews and fast-food receipts to trace the source of the outbreak.
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Who reported it (9)
- Cyclospora cases top 10,000, reach 47 states, CDC says in update usatoday.com · 2h ago
- C.D.C. Expands Cyclosporiasis Outbreak to More States The New York Times · 2h ago
- CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, Washington Post reports Reuters · 2h ago
- Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan climb to 11,508 in ongoing outbreak Reuters · 4h ago
- 2 dead, thousands sick: Cyclospora in 45 states. What to know Deseret News · 4h ago
- First deaths reported in cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled lettuce San Francisco Chronicle · 5h ago
- Two People Died After Getting Sick With Cyclosporiasis, Marking the First Known Deaths Linked to the Ongoing Multi-State Outbreak Smithsonian Magazine · 5h ago
- Nurses Chase Cyclospora, Aided by Interviews, Fast-Food Receipts KFF Health News · 6h ago
- CDC expands largest known cyclospora outbreak to 15 states The Washington Post · 6h ago
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What is cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause an intestinal illness called cyclosporiasis.
How is the CDC investigating the outbreak?
The CDC is using interviews and fast-food receipts to trace the source of the outbreak.
What states are affected by the outbreak?
The CDC has not specified which states are affected by the outbreak.
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