Why cyclosporiasis cases are likely way underreported
Summary
Thousands of people in the U.S. have been diagnosed with cyclosporiasis, a type of infection caused by a parasite. However, health experts believe the real number of cases is much higher than reported.Key Facts
- Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by a parasite called Cyclospora.
- Thousands of confirmed cases have been reported in the United States.
- Many people with the infection may not be diagnosed or reported.
- Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and tiredness.
- The infection is often linked to contaminated food or water.
- Underreporting happens because not all sick people seek medical care or get tested.
- Public health officials track cases to help control outbreaks.
- Better reporting and testing could show the true scale of the problem.
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