Knox County Confirms 2 Cyclospora Cases as Officials Warn Against Bagged Salads
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Updated · Knox Pages · Jul 16
Knox County Confirms 2 Cyclospora Cases as Officials Warn Against Bagged Salads
3 articles · Updated · Knox Pages · Jul 16
Summary
Two Cyclospora cases have been confirmed in Knox County, and public health officials said one may be tied to the ongoing multistate outbreak.
Cyclospora spreads through food or water contaminated with feces, especially raw produce, prompting Knox Public Health to advise residents to avoid bagged, boxed and kit salads during the investigation.
Symptoms can appear about 10 days after exposure and include prolonged diarrhea, fatigue, nausea and stomach cramps; infections can last more than a week and recur without treatment.
Knox Public Health is working with other agencies to trace possible food sources and guide healthcare providers, while officials expect cases to ease once contaminated products are removed and seasonal activity declines by September.