What you need to know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak
Summary
Health officials are warning people and restaurants to be careful with food safety due to a current outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection. Michigan has the most cases, with over 1,500 reported, and many other states, including Ohio, are also affected.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite named Cyclospora cayetanensis.
- More than 1,500 cases have been reported in Michigan as of July 10.
- Ohio has hundreds of cases linked to the outbreak.
- Over two dozen other states are investigating related illnesses.
- Health officials have not yet identified the exact source of the outbreak.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is involved in tracking the illness.
- The outbreak is linked to food, so people and restaurants are advised to follow food safety tips.
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