Indiana is among the states seeing a significant surge in cyclosporiasis cases, with more than 500 cases reported as part of a nationwide outbreak. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has confirmed 4,173 cases across 41 states, with the actual number of infections likely being much higher due to underreporting.
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Investigation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating multiple illness clusters connected to the outbreak, including one cluster associated with Taylor Farms lettuce. The FDA has identified links to at least five states: Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Kentucky.
Michigan and Ohio account for the largest share of reported illnesses, with Michigan seeing an unusually sharp increase of 7,171 cases as of Wednesday. Indiana has also experienced a significant increase, with health officials reporting more than 500 cases as part of the nationwide surge.
Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, often associated with contaminated food or water. Symptoms can include prolonged diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss, and fatigue.
Original reporting: WOWO News/Talk (Fort Wayne) — read the source article.
