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Kansas Cyclosporiasis Cases Drop Sharply | Wichita News
Kansas sees a sharp drop in cyclosporiasis cases this week, with just 22 new infections—down from 59 the prior week—after a spike earlier in the month. So far this year, the state has logged 829 cases, peaking in July, with an average rate of 28 cases per 100,000 residents. Young adults aged 25–34 are most affected, followed by those in their 50s and 30s–40s; women slightly outnumber men. Nationally, over 17,000 confirmed cases have been reported, mostly tied to iceberg lettuce—with Michigan hardest hit (over 14,000 cases, including two deaths). Caused by a resilient parasite, symptoms like…
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