New State Reporting Cyclospora As Case Counts Surge Again: Map
Summary
Hawaii has reported cases of cyclospora, a parasite that causes intestinal illness, during a historic surge in the United States. CDC data shows 18,445 confirmed cases since May 1, with 49 states and Washington D.C. affected. The outbreak is linked mainly to recalled iceberg lettuce, though other sources are being investigated.Key Facts
- There have been 18,445 lab-confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. since May 1.
- Hawaii recently reported 1 to 49 cases and was added to the CDC's national map.
- Michigan remains the state with the highest number of cases, between 4,000 and 6,999.
- Delaware reported probable cases but none confirmed because sequencing tests are pending.
- The main outbreak is linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, which is no longer sold.
- Over 11,400 illnesses, 495 hospitalizations, and two deaths are tied to this outbreak.
- CDC warns that delays in diagnosis and reporting mean rising case numbers may reflect past infections.
- Cyclospora spreads through contaminated food or water, not directly between people, and mostly appears in spring and summer.
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