CDC Investigates Parasite Outbreak Causing ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ as More Than 1,200 People Are Sickened
Health officials are tracking a widespread Cyclospora outbreak as case counts climb across multiple regions.
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📍 How it ended
The CDC investigated a parasite outbreak that sickened more than 1,200 people, while Arizona and Colorado reported specific numbers of cyclosporiasis cases. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 87d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating a parasite outbreak linked to over 1,200 reported illnesses. Symptoms associated with the infection include instances of explosive diarrhea.
Coverage from CBS News and Allrecipes highlights both the national investigation and a specific surge in Colorado. Colorado health officials have reported 90 cases of Cyclospora within the state so far this year.
Future reports are expected to clarify the specific sources of the infection. Coverage does not yet specify the geographic distribution of the remaining cases or the origin of the parasite.
Synthesized by PULSE from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 89d ago.
Quick answers
What is the primary illness being reported?
The illnesses are linked to an outbreak of the parasite Cyclospora.
How many people are affected?
There are more than 1,200 people sickened nationwide, with 90 of those cases reported in Colorado.
What is the status of the investigation?
The CDC is actively investigating the outbreak; however, the investigation is ongoing.
Coverage (3)
- Arizona reports several cyclosporiasis cases: What to know FOX 10 Phoenix · 89d ago
- Colorado reports 90 cases of Cyclospora this year: Here's what health officials want you to know CBS News · 90d ago
- CDC Investigates Parasite Outbreak Causing ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ as More Than 1,200 People Are Sickened Allrecipes · 90d ago
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