Cyclospora, Salmonella: How to Tell Symptoms Apart
Summary
Two foodborne illness outbreaks are affecting people in many states: one caused by a parasite called cyclospora linked to iceberg lettuce, and another caused by salmonella linked to shell eggs. Cyclospora illness lasts longer and takes more time to appear than salmonella, causing prolonged stomach problems, while salmonella symptoms usually show up quicker and clear faster.Key Facts
- There are 4,173 confirmed cyclospora cases in 41 states as of July 24.
- Cyclospora is linked to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, served at Taco Bell.
- Cyclospora symptoms include long-lasting diarrhea, weight loss, bloating, and fatigue.
- Salmonella has sickened 98 people in 17 states, mainly linked to contaminated shell eggs from Midwest Poultry Services in Texas.
- Salmonella symptoms usually appear within hours to six days and generally last about a week.
- Cyclospora symptoms appear about one week after exposure and can last weeks or months without treatment.
- Doctors often treat cyclospora with the antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim).
- Michigan and Ohio report the highest numbers of cyclospora cases; Texas reports the most salmonella cases.
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