Oklahoma Cyclosporiasis Surge | Oklahoma City News

Oklahoma’s grappling with a major cyclosporiasis outbreak, hitting 544 cases this year—with over 530 confirmed and 36 hospitalizations. Nationally, nearly 14,000 cases and 700+ hospitalizations have been reported across 47 states, though no deaths have occurred in Oklahoma. Symptoms include debilitating diarrhea, cramps, fatigue, and flu-like symptoms that can last weeks. Experts urge frequent handwashing, cautious handling of raw produce, and avoiding untreated water to prevent infection—especially as outbreaks historically tie to contaminated berries, cilantro, and leafy greens. 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/b6ef9103aca7ebdd