Florida, cyclosporiasis
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Cases of cyclosporiasis have now spread to 37 counties in Florida, with reported illnesses spiking by nearly 100 in just one week this month.
The CDC reports 6,707 confirmed Cyclospora infections in 45 states, with cases continuing to increase. What about Florida?
Florida has reported 63 new cases of cyclosporiasis in one week, bringing the state's total to 16 since May 1. Nationwide, the CDC has confirmed over 4,000 cases of the parasite-based illness across 41 states since May.
Health officials have confirmed three more cases of the stomach-twisting cyclosporiasis infection in Tallahassee.
This video provides an urgent update on the cyclospora parasite outbreak, detailing the doubling of cases in Florida to over 250, the national count exceeding 6,700, and nearly 500 hospitalizations.
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Cyclospora cases rise in Florida, with Palm Beach County leading locally
Cyclospora, a parasite causing severe gastrointestinal issues, has infected over 250 people statewide, with 14 cases reported locally, including 10 in Palm Beach County.