Largest cyclospora outbreak now expands to include 15 states with over 10,000 confirmed cases
- The unprecedented cyclospora outbreak has now expanded to include 15 states as federal health officials report more than 10,000 confirmed cases.
- This summer — a season known for its fresh salads and ripe fruit — had been marred by an explosive diarrhea-inducing parasite found in food or water contaminated with feces.
- As officials struggle to determine the exact cause of the outbreak, which started in May, the list of affected states has grown.
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- The unprecedented cyclospora outbreak has now expanded to include 15 states as federal health officials report more than 10,000 confirmed cases.
- This summer — a season known for its fresh salads and ripe fruit — had been marred by an explosive diarrhea-inducing parasite found in food or water contaminated with feces.
- As officials struggle to determine the exact cause of the outbreak, which started in May, the list of affected states has grown.
Sources: The Independent