CDC: Nearly 7,000 Cases of Cyclosporiasis Confirmed or Under Investigation Nationwide
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
Nearly 7,000 people across the country may have cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported on Tuesday. Most cases are recorded in Michigan, which has confirmed 3,309 cases on its own. In a health alert, the CDC stated that 1,645 people nationwide have been confirmed to be ill with cyclosporiasis, while another 5,100 cases are under investigation. At least 34 states are reporting cases. The national total lags behind what states report, as the agency must confirm each case. According to the CDC, 141 people have been hospitalized since the first cases were reported in May, and no deaths have been reported.
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