Ohio Cyclospora Outbreak Deep Dive | Cincinnati News

Cyclospora outbreak hits hard across the U.S., with Ohio reporting nearly 1,200 cases — likely just the tip of the iceberg. The parasite, spreading through contaminated food or water, peaks from May to August and causes debilitating symptoms like watery diarrhea, fatigue, and loss of appetite. While usually not life-threatening, it can severely disrupt daily life. Treatment often involves the antibiotic Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, though some cases resolve on their own. Recent recalls of lettuce products turned out to be false positives, but CDC data still points to a specific supplier as the source. Prevention remains key: wash all produce thoroughly, scrub firm items, discard damaged parts, and always wash hands before and after food prep. 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/7030de8cf0575ba7