North Carolina reports 906 cyclosporiasis cases as Wake County leads

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North Carolina reports 906 cyclosporiasis cases as Wake County leads
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North Carolina health officials report 906 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases statewide as of Aug. 11, with Wake County accounting for 508 cases and Henderson County in the western region reporting 43; 31 people have been hospitalized since May. Cyclosporiasis, caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis, is typically linked to contaminated produce or water, and officials say case monitoring and food-safety vigilance continue as the outbreak persists.

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