There is a dramatic rise in cases in this multi state outbreak of cyclosporiasis. there are now 321 cases in 15 states. Of these there 18 in the hospital.The number of cases seems to rise every day.
As of now there are cases in Iowa, Texas, Florida, New York City, Wisconsin, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, Connecticut, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Ohio. Illinois and Kansas have also notified CDC of one case each that may have been acquired in another state.
Public health authorities have not been able to find the cause of the epidemic. Historically outbreaks have come from fresh produce.
Cyclospora is a protozoan which causes infections characterized by a watery diarrhea that lasts an average of 57 days, if untreated. Even Though most of the illnesses in the current outbreak began in mid to late June. Many people are still ill and some have had relapses.
Anyone experiencing diarrhea, or have recently had a long bout with diarrhea, should contact their healthcare provider and see if they should be tested for Cyclospora infection.
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