Hamilton County Reports 17 Cyclospora Cases as Ohio Outbreak Reaches 366
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Updated · WLWT Cincinnati · Jul 16
Hamilton County Reports 17 Cyclospora Cases as Ohio Outbreak Reaches 366
3 articles · Updated · WLWT Cincinnati · Jul 16
Summary
Hamilton County logged 17 cyclosporiasis cases on Thursday, up from 16 on Tuesday, with confirmed infections rising to 12 while suspected cases fell to 4.
Ohio's outbreak reached 366 cases and 46 hospitalizations as of Wednesday, and officials still have not identified the food source behind the spread.
CDC data put the national total at 1,645 cases and 141 hospitalizations, showing the parasite-linked illness has expanded beyond Ohio to more counties and states.
Watery diarrhea remains the most common symptom, and health officials urged people to seek care and reduce risk by washing produce, scrubbing firm fruits and vegetables, and refrigerating cut items promptly.