cyclospora parasite
Coverage of cyclospora parasite in the Nexus archive.
- Taco Bell investigated as part of cyclospora parasite outbreak, report says
Taco Bell is under investigation as part of a cyclospora parasite outbreak. The CDC has not confirmed a specific food item as the source of the outbreak.
- What to know about the US outbreak of cyclospora parasite intestinal illness
A cyclospora parasite outbreak causing intestinal illness has affected 34 U.S. states, with Michigan reporting 3,309 cases. The CDC and health officials suspect contaminated lettuce or salad greens as the source, though no specific produce has been confirmed. Symptoms include diarrhea and nausea, with treatment recommended as trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
- IDPH: 216 cases of cyclosporiasis confirmed in Illinois
The Illinois Department of Public Health confirmed 216 cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness caused by the cyclospora parasite. Eighteen people were hospitalized, and 96 cases were linked to travel outside the US.
- This map shows which states are the hotspots of the parasitic diarrhea outbreak
A cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated food and water has been reported in 31 U.S. states, with Michigan having the highest number of cases. The CDC reports 843 cases nationwide, while Michigan's state data indicates 2,640 cases, suggesting potential discrepancies in reporting. Investigations point to lettuce or salads as possible sources, though no specific produce has been confirmed.