CDC’s announced 504 confirmed cases on the one cell parasite in 16 states. Seven States are on the rise.
The gain was 35 cases with the biggest increase– 19 more cases– coming in the Texas. Six other states also saw their Cyclospora numbers climb including: Iowa (5); Illinois (4); Arkansas (3): Florida (2); and one each for Missouri and Nebraska. While the 16-state footprint of the outbreak did not change, the numbers of infections continued to focus on Texas, Iowa, and Nebraska. Those three states account for 428 or 84 percent of the cases.
About 30 people have required hospitalization, according to CDC.
CDC reports the investigation has not yet determined if the parasites are part of only one outbreak or multiple outbreaks.
If there was ever a time to make sure you wash your produce, this is it.
No comments:
Post a Comment