What Is Cyclospora?
Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that causes cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness primarily associated with watery diarrhea, fatigue and loss of appetite, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The illness is not usually spread person-to-person, but can spread when people consume food contaminated with the parasite. Authorities are still investigating the outbreak and have not determined the source as of Wednesday. “Early information has shown lettuce as a common product that regularly comes up during the investigation,” Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Michigan’s chief medical executive, said in a statement on Monday.
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Big Number
3,762. That’s how many cyclosporiasis cases have been reported in Michigan, according to public health authorities in the state. These include 44 cases that have required hospitalization. The CDC has confirmed a total 1,645 cases of cyclosporiasis in the U.S. as of Tuesday, and notes more than 5,100 cases require further investigation to confirm the illness.
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Further Reading
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