Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in NYC, additional 121 across state, health officials say
Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, prompting alerts from health officials.
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Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in New York City, with an additional 121 cases recorded throughout the rest of the state. The illness has expanded into Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
Coverage from CBS News, ABC News, Axios, and WSET emphasizes that the stomach illness is associated with contaminated water and produce. Outlets are providing information on how the parasite spreads and standard treatment protocols.
Future reports will track the geographic spread of the illness and any further findings from health officials regarding specific sources of transmission.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 89d ago.
Quick answers
Where has the illness been reported?
Cases have been reported in New York City, New York state, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania.
What is the suspected cause of the illness?
Coverage indicates that the illness has been traced to water and produce.
How many cases are documented?
There are nearly 300 cases in New York City and 121 additional cases elsewhere in New York state.
Coverage (5)
- Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says ABC7 Los Angeles · 89d ago
- What you need to know about cyclosporiasis: How it spreads, how it's treated ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 90d ago
- Stomach illness traced to water and produce spreads to Maryland and Virginia WSET · 90d ago
- Gut-wrecking stomach illness hits Pennsylvania Axios · 90d ago
- Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis reported in NYC, additional 121 across state, health officials say CBS News · 90d ago
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