CDC Drops Cyclospora Tracking Amid Funding Cuts | Denver News

The CDC just dropped the ball on tracking foodborne illnesses — slashing oversight of cyclospora, a parasite causing explosive diarrhea, after slashing funding and shifting focus to Salmonella and STEC. But cases are surging: 843 confirmed cyclospora cases since May, plus 1,500 more under investigation, with Ohio and Michigan hit hardest. Meanwhile, Shigella and pediatric HUS — both serious — now fly under the radar. More sick people. Less tracking. A public health gamble with real consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2ac42770f1568fff