The CDC is monitoring a cyclosporiasis outbreak across 17 states that has sickened more than 200 people.
Cyclosporiasis is a parasite linked to contaminated food or water and causes symptoms including watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, bloating and cramping. In the reported cases, people became sick after eating food in the U.S.
Here is what to know.
1. As of June 16, the CDC reported 145 cases. However, the Michigan state health department reported 170 cases June 29, which have not been reported by the CDC. This brings known cases to at least 215, but there are likely more since many infected people recover at home without being tested.
2. As of June 16, the CDC said 20 people have been hospitalized due to the infection.
3. The states that have reported cases are Alaska, Louisiana, Texas, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, Illinois, Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Massachusetts.
4. New York has the highest cluster of cases at 31 to 80, according to the June 16 data. Texas and Illinois follow with 11 to 30 cases each.
5. The CDC also reported 45 cases of people who were sickened while traveling outside of the U.S., three of which ended in hospitalizations.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.