New York Reports 112 Cyclospora Cases, With 107 Since May 1

3 articles · Updated · The Journal News · Jul 5

New York has confirmed 112 Cyclosporiasis cases outside New York City since Jan. 1, and 107 of them were reported after May 1.
CDC data show 145 cases across 17 states from May 1 to June 16, with New York accounting for most reports even though officials say no single multistate outbreak has been identified.
Cyclospora infects the small intestine through contaminated food or water—often produce such as cilantro, salad mixes, basil, snow peas and raspberries—and is not usually spread person to person.
Symptoms can start about a week after exposure and include prolonged watery diarrhea, cramps, nausea, weight loss and fatigue; doctors diagnose it with a stool test and typically treat it with antibiotics.
Health officials are investigating and urging produce washing, safe drinking water and handwashing as cases typically peak between May and August; no deaths had been reported nationally as of June 16.