Texas officials are investigating an increasing number of Cyclospora parasite infections, asking for help from health care providers and warning the public that fresh produce is the possible source. (Photo illustration)
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Update: At Least 160 Cyclospora-Caused Illnesses Reported in Texas
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) is investigating an outbreak of at least 160 cases of Cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora that can cause prolonged watery diarrhea and other gastrointestinal…
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Cyclospora Outbreak Reaches 202 Cases; More Than Half are in Texas
Just like last summer, illnesses involving prolonged watery diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis are spreading across the country from Texas. Public health officials suspect the parasite is riding into…
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Texas Reports Big Spike in Cyclosporiasis Cases
Public health officials in Tarrant County, Texas, which includes the Dallas/Fort Worth/Arlington areas, are investigating a sudden surge in Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite that can be ingested via contaminated food…
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CDC: Not All Cyclospora Cases Linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico
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Nationwide Tally For Cyclospora Cases Now at 618
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported seven more Cyclospora infections on Tuesday, boosting its outbreak total to 598. The number of affected states rose to 22, with the latest illness onset…
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Week 8: Cyclospora Outbreak Hits 20 States: 600 With Parasite
In the 52 days since the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta first announced an outbreak of the single-celled parasite known as Cyclospora cayetanesis, here’s what’s has occurred:
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Cyclospora Cases Reach 548, Including One in California
As of Monday, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has been notified of 548 cases of Cyclospora infection from the following 19 states: Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota,…
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18-State Cyclospora Outbreak Spreads Parasite to 21 More Victims
The nation’s Cyclospora outbreak peaked some time ago, but it keeps producing cases on its current plateau. The latest count is up to at least 535 cases in 18 states, according to the federal Centers…
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Parasites Infect More Than 500 People; Count Up in 7 States
Cyclosporine parasites continued to find Homo sapiens as hosts in at least seven states as the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in Atlanta again marked the progress of the 16-state outbreak. CDC’s …
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