Adams County Reports 9 Cyclosporiasis Cases as U.S. Probes Multistate Cyclospora Rise
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Updated · WGEM · Jul 17
Adams County Reports 9 Cyclosporiasis Cases as U.S. Probes Multistate Cyclospora Rise
3 articles · Updated · WGEM · Jul 17
Summary
Nine cyclosporiasis cases were identified in Adams County residents over the past 24 hours, prompting the local health department to open an active source investigation.
That inquiry is tied to a broader nationwide probe by state health departments, the FDA and the CDC into a multistate increase in Cyclospora infections.
Symptoms typically appear about seven days after exposure and include watery diarrhea, stomach cramping, bloating, fatigue and nausea; with treatment, many patients recover within one to two weeks.
Fresh produce such as raspberries, basil, cilantro, snow peas and lettuce is a common source because the parasite can be hard to wash off completely.
Health officials urged residents to wash produce and hands carefully, refrigerate cut items within two hours, and contact a healthcare provider because untreated illness can last weeks to months.