Wednesday, August 7, 2013

In the News--Outbreak of cyclospora



In the News—Outbreak of cyclospora
Recent news articles have reported people getting sick from cyclospora.  Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) infection is caused by a parasite found in contaminated food and water.  The recent outbreak began in June 2013 and has made several hundred (400) people miserable and ill.  The first people to become ill with the cyclospora infection had not been abroad.  Our public water supplies in America are safe to drink.  So where did those people get parasite-contaminated food?  The authorities believe the culprit is a lettuce/salad mixture.  http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-204_162-57596205/bagged-salad-eyed-as-source-of-cyclospora-outbreak/  Currently this outbreak has affected people in 16 states. Next time I give more information about the cyclospora infection. 

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