CDC Monitors Cyclospora Outbreak Across 31 States, Including Nebraska and Iowa
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The CDC is tracking cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness caused by Cyclospora, in 31 states including Nebraska and Iowa, with more than 840 US cases since May 1. Nebraska and Iowa have 1–10 cases each. The illness is linked to unwashed produce, with common symptoms like watery diarrhea and fatigue; the cyclosporiasis season runs May 1–Aug 31, and outbreaks have often involved fresh herbs and leafy greens found in salad mixes.
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