Cyclospora, Explosive and diarrhea outbreak
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There have been 6,707 laboratory-confirmed cases of the explosive diarrhea illness since May 1, the CDC said July 28.
According to the CDC, laboratory-confirmed cases have been reported in 45 states. Patients range in age from 1 to 98 years old, and 423 people have been hospitalized. No deaths have been reported. Health officials cautioned that case counts lag because it can take up to six weeks to confirm infections through laboratory testing,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working with federal partners to investigate outbreaks of cyclosporiasis, an illness marked by gastrointestinal issues and watery, explosive diarrhea.
Cases of cyclosporiasis continue to climb rapidly as 13 new states reported infections. See map tracking the spread.
On 'Last Week Tonight,' the host shared his thoughts on the outbreak, blaming President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for making cuts to the FDA and CDC.
More than 170 Michiganders have contracted cyclosporiasis, a parasitic gastrointestinal illness that causes explosive, watery diarrhea. State and federal health officials urge residents to take precautions to protect themselves from illness with careful ...
Cyclosporiasis has spread to at least 31 states, according to the CDC. Here's ways to help prevent illness.
The mystery surrounding the recent outbreak of explosive diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora appears to have mostly been solved. Investigators have traced it to a lettuce supplier for Taylor Farms,
WASHINGTON (WAFB/Gray News) - Health officials say they are seeing a spike in cases when it comes to a parasitic illness that can cause “explosive” diarrhea, among other symptoms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that at least 145 ...