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Cyclospora Outbreak: Tracking the Source | Richmond News
A major cyclospora outbreak is sweeping across the U.S., sickening nearly 7,000 people since May with debilitating symptoms like severe diarrhea and cramps. Health officials are racing to pinpoint the source, complicated by the parasite’s two-week incubation period and low testing rates. This year’s surge—up from just 249 cases by this time last year—has led investigators to suspect lettuce and salad greens, though no specific grower or supplier has been confirmed. With patterns in diets and shopping habits now under scrutiny, experts urge everyone to wash hands and produce thoroughly, and…
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