Iowa Health and Human Services has confirmed 57 cases of cyclosporiasis in the state so far this year. This is an increase from the 49 cases reported at the same time last year. Fifty-five of the cases have been reported since May 1, with about half linked to international travel. No cases have been tied to the national outbreak or a specific food source.
Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued alerts about a national outbreak of cyclosporiasis. Iowa’s cases are part of this larger outbreak, but the state’s Health and Human Services department has not identified a common source for the illnesses.
Original reporting: KCCI Des Moines — read the source article.
