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Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce expands to Arizona and beyond
health47 minutes ago

Cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce expands to Arizona and beyond

Health officials say a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to fresh produce is expanding, with Arizona reporting 10 cases as dozens of states investigate. Symptoms can last weeks and include explosive diarrhea, nausea and loss of appetite; the infection is treatable with antibiotics. The CDC notes hundreds of confirmed cases and many more awaiting confirmation, likely tied to imported fruits and vegetables. Contamination can occur at multiple points in the farm-to-fork chain, and handwashing with soap and water remains essential, though the produce is not to be avoided altogether accepted—just properly handled and, when possible, cooked.

via FOX 10 Phoenix|
#arizona#cdc#cyclosporiasis
US humanitarian worker in the DRC tests positive for Bundibugyo Ebola
world5 hours ago

US humanitarian worker in the DRC tests positive for Bundibugyo Ebola

A US citizen working for a humanitarian group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, according to the CDC. The agency is coordinating with the patient’s employer and partners to identify high-risk contacts and prevent further transmission. The DRC outbreak has climbed to about 1,830 confirmed cases with 648 deaths, while the risk to the US public and travelers remains very low and no cases have been reported in the United States.

via CNN|
#cdc#drc#ebola
US HIV Aid at a Tipping Point as Funding Cliff Looms
world18 hours ago

US HIV Aid at a Tipping Point as Funding Cliff Looms

Millions relying on US-funded HIV/AIDS programs face an uncertain future as a funding cliff nears: 120 CDC-backed PEPFAR awards expire with no clear replacement, potentially disrupting testing, treatment, PrEP and lab services for more than 8.7 million patients worldwide, especially in Mozambique, Tanzania and South Africa; the State Department’s restructuring could shift control away from CDC, prompting concerns among health experts that services and surveillance could suffer even as officials promise continuity and increased funding in other areas.

via CNN|
#cdc#funding-cliff#global-health
Cyclospora Outbreak Expands Across 31 States as Produce-Linked Illnesses Surge
health21 hours ago

Cyclospora Outbreak Expands Across 31 States as Produce-Linked Illnesses Surge

Nearly 3,000 people across 31 states have fallen ill with cyclosporiasis, a foodborne parasite, with 843 confirmed U.S.-acquired cases and 86 hospitalizations. Michigan reports the most cases (about 1,562), and investigators are trying to determine if multiple outbreaks share a common source. Cyclosporiasis is usually linked to fresh produce and causes severe, explosive watery diarrhea weeks after exposure; treatment is antibiotics (often Bactrim) and fluids, with around 10% requiring hospitalization. No deaths or recalls have been reported, and no single source has been identified yet, though cilantro, lettuce, and other produce have historically been implicated. Outbreaks typically peak in summer and are being actively investigated by health agencies.

via NBC News|
#cdc#cyclosporiasis#foodborne-illness
Historic cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Michigan and neighboring states as CDC hunts source
health1 day ago

Historic cyclosporiasis outbreak hits Michigan and neighboring states as CDC hunts source

Michigan and several states are contending with a record cyclosporiasis outbreak, with Michigan reporting over 1,200 cases and about 40 hospitalizations and Ohio more than 500 cases; federal health officials are investigating the source as the parasite spreads during the May–August outbreak season. Cyclosporiasis causes weeks-long watery, explosive diarrhea and is typically treated with antibiotics; thorough washing of fresh produce is advised, though it may not fully eliminate risk. No deaths have been reported.

via Fox News|
#cdc#cyclospora#health
DRC Ebola workers strike as CDC signals a months-long response
world2 days ago

DRC Ebola workers strike as CDC signals a months-long response

Healthcare workers in Ituri, DR Congo, are striking over unpaid wages and equipment shortages amid an Ebola outbreak that has reached 1,729 cases and 582 deaths in DRC and Uganda, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading to new areas. The CDC says the response will last months and requires a larger frontline workforce under level 1 activation, though only 38 new hires have been made this fiscal year.

via CIDRAP|
#cdc#drc#ebola
CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation
health2 days ago

CDC ramps up Ebola response, seeks more staff amid Level-1 activation

The CDC has elevated its Ebola response to Level 1 due to a major outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, triggering round-the-clock staffing and a recruitment surge even as the agency warns the effort will last several months and require hard prioritization of program work. The push comes amid ongoing staffing and morale challenges from prior cuts, limited new hires, and a leadership slate heavy with acting officials; the agency is expanding the CDCReady Responder program, suspending post-deployment time-off awards, and pursuing a broader strategic plan to shore up long-term capacity.

via Federal News Network|
#cdc#ebola#emergency-response
Illinois faces rising cyclosporiasis cases amid multi-state spread
health3 days ago

Illinois faces rising cyclosporiasis cases amid multi-state spread

Illinois has reported 141 cyclosporiasis cases so far this year, part of a wider multi-state outbreak tracked by the CDC; Michigan’s outbreak is larger with 572 cases, and 17 states reported cases between May 1 and June 16. Cyclosporiasis is caused by a parasite and is often linked to contaminated produce (raspberries, basil, cilantro, snow peas, mesclun). The illness can cause watery, sometimes explosive diarrhea and is usually not life-threatening, though cases may go unreported as people recover without care. About 62 Illinois patients had traveled outside the U.S., and authorities suggest washing raw produce (and cooking higher-risk items) to reduce risk while investigators search for a single contamination source.

via Chicago Tribune|
#cdc#cyclosporiasis#foodborne-illness
Cyclospora outbreak prompts nationwide warnings, Texas included
health4 days ago

Cyclospora outbreak prompts nationwide warnings, Texas included

The CDC says Cyclospora cayetanensis is causing a stomach illness across 17 states, including Texas, with at least 145 cases and 20 hospitalizations (no deaths reported). Infections stem from contaminated produce or water, and many cases are linked to produce; symptoms commonly include severe diarrhea. Prevention tips include washing produce and hands with soap and water, avoiding swallowing water during recreation (alcohol-based sanitizers don’t work), and avoiding public pools if you have diarrhea; consult a doctor for possible treatment options.

via KSAT|
#cdc#cyclospora-cayetanensis#food-safety
Heat Wave Grounds DC: State Fair Closes Amid Medical Emergencies
health6 days ago

Heat Wave Grounds DC: State Fair Closes Amid Medical Emergencies

During a severe Washington, DC heat wave, the Great American State Fair briefly reopened for America’s 250th celebration but was forced to close again after multiple medical emergencies; attendees cooled off in museums and via the Metro while officials cited extreme temperatures and CDC guidance to prevent heat-related illness, underscoring safety protocols during extreme weather.

via Fox News|
#cdc#extreme-heat#fair-closure
US Life Expectancy Near Record High as Death Rate Drops
science7 days ago

US Life Expectancy Near Record High as Death Rate Drops

A CDC report shows the US age-adjusted death rate fell to a record low in 2025 (about 689 per 100,000), putting life expectancy on track for a new high. The rate is down roughly 22% since 2021 and is below pre-pandemic levels, with heart disease and cancer still the leading causes of death and overdoses remaining a major but improving factor (about 70,000 overdose deaths in 2025). Overall, mortality improvements span all age groups, even as the overdose crisis persists.

via Slashdot|
#cdc#life-expectancy#mortality
Heat Wave Triggers ER Visits Surge as Northeast Braces for More Heat
weather7 days ago

Heat Wave Triggers ER Visits Surge as Northeast Braces for More Heat

A multiday East Coast heat wave has driven CDC-reported “extremely high” rates of heat-related illness to emergency rooms, with Washington, DC near 102°F and New York City and Philadelphia around 100°F (heat indices near 105). A Pennsylvania death linked to heat exhaustion was noted as cooling centers open, power outages strain the grid, and some Fourth of July events are canceled or delayed. Officials warn of continued hot conditions into Saturday and urge hydration, breaks in shade or indoors, and checks on vulnerable populations. Experts also say fossil-fuel pollution amplified the heat.

via Yahoo|
#cdc#er-visits#fourth-of-july