Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: Nearly 7,000 Cases Under Investigation The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating nearly 7,000 cases of cyclosporiasis across the United States.
This parasitic infection, caused by eating contaminated food or water containing oocysts of the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, has been on the rise in recent years. What is Cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is a rare but potentially debilitating infection that causes severe gastrointestinal symptoms, including diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue.