THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite Confirmed to Have Sickened 17,000 Americans, Over 500 Hospitalized.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported over 17,000 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the United States.
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak attributed to contaminated lettuce imported from Mexico has sickened over 17,000 people, according to recent data from the CDC. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: According to the CDC, over 17,180 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in the U.S. The CDC also confirmed that 11,844 cases are still under investigation. The CDC also confirmed that 517 people have been hospitalized as a result of the outbreak. The parasite, Cyclospora, causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms and spreads through contaminated food or water. Symptoms can last for several weeks. According to recent data, Michigan and Ohio are the most affected states, with the former reporting two deaths. The parasite was traced to…Open