Cyclosporiasis cases now total 15,716: CDC
Summary
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported more than 15,000 cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. This illness is caused by a parasite linked to iceberg lettuce, and health officials are still investigating the outbreak.Key Facts
- More than 15,700 people in the U.S. have tested positive for cyclosporiasis.
- The CDC received laboratory-confirmed reports of these cases.
- Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by a parasite that affects the intestines.
- The illness causes diarrhea and other stomach problems.
- The outbreak is connected to eating iceberg lettuce.
- Federal health officials are actively investigating the source of the outbreak.
- The CDC continues to monitor and update the public on the situation.
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