A parasite outbreak causing digestive issues continues to grow in Hamilton County, Ohio. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is still working to determine what food is making people sick. As of Wednesday, the number of cases in Ohio sits at 366 cases, with 46 hospitalizations. No deaths have been reported.
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In Hamilton County, 17 cases have been reported, up from 16 reported on Tuesday. The number of confirmed cases rose from 10 to 12, with the number of probable cases staying the same and the number of suspected cases going from 5 to 4.
According to Hamilton County Public Health, reasons for admission include diarrhea, abdominal pain, blood in stool, shortness of breath, cough, concerns of food poisoning, nausea, urinary tract infection, headache, chills, abscess, fever, gastroenteritis, colitis, heart palpitations, loss of appetite, sore throat, constipation, and fatigue.
Health officials say the disease can be treated with antibiotics, along with rest and fluids. To prevent cyclosporiasis, health officials recommend washing hands with soap and water before and after preparing raw fruit and vegetables, washing fruits and vegetables thoroughly under running water, and eating or refrigerating cut, peeled, or cooked fruits and vegetables promptly.
Original reporting: WLWT Cincinnati — read the source article.
