search
cyclospora
Trends
- 1Cyclosporiasis outbreak 'not fully under control,' ex-FDA chief warns▼Cyclosporiasis outbreak not 'fully under control,' former FDA chief says
A former FDA commissioner has warned that the ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak in the United States is not fully under control, contradicting any suggestions that the foodborne intestinal illness has been contained. Cyclospora infections, typically linked to contaminated produce, cause prolonged diarrhea and fatigue. The warning is drawing attention to the scale of the outbreak and the adequacy of the response from health authorities.
- 2Michigan's historic cyclospora outbreak may signal what's ahead▼Michigan’s historic cyclospora outbreak may be a warning of what’s ahead
Michigan is experiencing a historic outbreak of cyclospora, an intestinal parasite typically linked to contaminated produce, and health reporters suggest it may foreshadow similar outbreaks elsewhere. The scale of the state's caseload is described as unprecedented, prompting concern that warming conditions and changing food supply chains could make such parasites a recurring public health threat rather than a rare occurrence.