Ohio Reports 177 Cyclosporiasis Cases, Hospitalizing 28 in Produce-Linked Outbreak
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Updated · WLWT Cincinnati · Jul 8
Ohio Reports 177 Cyclosporiasis Cases, Hospitalizing 28 in Produce-Linked Outbreak
3 articles · Updated · WLWT Cincinnati · Jul 8
Summary
177 cyclosporiasis cases had been reported in Ohio by July 2, with 171 recorded in June and most of those since June 20, prompting a statewide outbreak warning.
28 people have been hospitalized, though no deaths have been reported; officials said the illness can cause severe watery diarrhea, dehydration and emergency medical visits.
Contaminated produce carrying the Cyclospora parasite is the suspected source, and state, local and federal officials are interviewing patients and tracing exposures to find a common link.
Lucas County, home to Toledo, has the most cases, while neighboring Wood County has 20; Greater Cincinnati has reported seven cases across Hamilton, Clermont and Warren counties.
Ohio health officials urged residents to wash hands and produce thoroughly and refrigerate cut fruits and vegetables promptly, noting the illness is treatable with antibiotics, rest and fluids.