Johnson County drives Kansas cyclosporiasis surge linked to produce contamination
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Kansas is battling a sharp rise in cyclosporiasis, with nearly 290 statewide cases and 95 in Johnson County as of midweek, up from 55 the previous week; officials warn cases may be undercounted and point to a likely produce-linked source such as iceberg lettuce. Cyclosporiasis is treatable with Bactrim, and diagnosis requires a stool sample; Missouri and Michigan are also reporting cases in a related spike.
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- Cyclospora Spreads Through Human Feces. How Did It Get Into Our Food Supply? The New York Times
- Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak continues to spike, reaching 7,664 cases CBS News
- What Food Safety Experts Are Eating During the Cyclospora Outbreak Time Magazine
- ER Doctors in ‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cyclospora Hotspot Describe Top Symptoms: ‘This Isn’t Subtle’ TODAY.com
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