Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Across States | Seattle News

Twenty-seven cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in Washington since May — but officials stress they’re not linked to the nationwide outbreak. Most Washington cases involve travelers from regions where the parasite is common. Meanwhile, the CDC is investigating a multistate outbreak with 843 cases across 31 states, 86 requiring hospital care — no deaths yet. Caused by a parasite spread through contaminated food or water, symptoms include explosive diarrhea, cramps, nausea, and fatigue. While fresh produce like berries or greens is often the culprit, no specific source has been identified yet. Stay safe: wash produce thoroughly and practice good hand hygiene — and seek medical help if diarrhea is severe or persistent. 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/17b58da2e276e38e