US cyclospora cases hit all-time high with over 4,100 infections reported by CDC

Published Jul 22, 07:26 PM UTC

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported a record-breaking outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the United States, with over 2,500 new cases confirmed across dozens of states. Since May 1, the total number of confirmed infections has reached 4,173, making it the largest outbreak on record. Some states are experiencing significantly higher case numbers than others, though the article does not specify which states are most affected. Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection typically linked to contaminated food or water, causing gastrointestinal illness. The CDC continues to monitor the situation and investigate the source of the outbreak.