First deaths in Cyclospora outbreak reported by Michigan
As of Aug. 3 the state is reporting 11,234 patients.
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Patient counts in Cyclospora outbreak continue to increase
“We may well be on a downslope,” said Craig Hedberg, PhD, professor of environmental health sciences at the University of Minnesota’s School of Public Health,.
CDC reports more than 2,000 more patients in Cyclospora outbreak
Consumer, industry groups ask Senate committee to restore CDC tracking efforts
CDC says thousands are likely infected with cyclospora parasite
Michigan officials believe lettuce and/or salad mixes are the source of the parasite, but they said there is no single grower, supplier or brand identified yet.
Michigan officials say salad likely cause of Cyclospora outbreak
The outbreak has sickened people in 31 states.
Cyclospora: Seasonal nuisance or preventable problem?
The parasite's long incubation period makes it challenging for investigators to identify exposures.