Iowa’s cyclosporiasis cases rise to 226 overall, Polk County at 32

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Iowa reports 226 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases across 48 counties, including 32 in Polk County. The CDC notes cases in 45 states since May, with some patients having traveled abroad, while the FDA investigates a broader cyclospora outbreak linked to contaminated produce and causing diarrhea and weight loss.
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- More than 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases reported across 45 states: CDC ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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