Lucas County Confirms Cyclosporiasis Cases After June 1 Surge

2 articles · Updated · WTVG · Jun 30

Lucas County health officials said cyclosporiasis cases have increased since June 1 and are investigating a possible common exposure.
Cyclospora infections typically come from food or water contaminated with feces; in the U.S., outbreaks are often tied to fresh produce during summer.
Symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure and commonly include watery diarrhea, loss of appetite, weight loss, cramps, nausea and prolonged fatigue.
The Toledo-Lucas County Health Department urged symptomatic residents to contact healthcare providers, warning untreated illness can last from days to a month or longer and may recur.
Officials also advised washing produce, scrubbing firm fruits and vegetables, cutting away damaged areas and refrigerating prepared produce within 2 hours to limit further spread.