Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: What You Need to Know | Seattle News

An outbreak of cyclosporiasis is spreading across 30+ states, linked to contaminated fresh produce—not person-to-person or waterborne. Symptoms include severe, prolonged diarrhea, fatigue, and gut inflammation. The microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis requires soil exposure to become infectious, making fruits and veggies the main culprit. Avoid recalled items like Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce. Treatment involves a 7-10 day prescription antibiotic (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole)—OTC meds won’t work. Prevention: rinse produce thoroughly, wash hands, sanitize surfaces. Local risk is low, but stay vigilant and see a doctor if symptoms match. 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/b36a3bd29f50bbbb