Erie County Reports 102 Cyclosporiasis Cases, Up From 7 in 6 Days
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Updated · GoErie.com · Jul 23
Erie County Reports 102 Cyclosporiasis Cases, Up From 7 in 6 Days
3 articles · Updated · GoErie.com · Jul 23
Summary
Erie County confirmed 102 cyclosporiasis cases on July 23, a sharp jump from seven reported on July 17, with local clinics now seeing multiple patients tied to the gastrointestinal illness.
Most county cases have been linked to bagged lettuce or Taco Bell food, and health officials said they are still interviewing patients because the parasite’s incubation period can stretch to two weeks.
No hospitalizations have been reported, and doctors said most healthy patients recover on their own or after a seven- to 10-day course of Bactrim, though testing can miss the parasite and may need repeating.
Taylor Farms recalled some iceberg lettuce on July 17 during a CDC-FDA-state investigation, but Erie County’s health director said the national picture appears to involve more than one outbreak.
Watery diarrhea is the main symptom, and residents are advised to seek care if it lasts more than three days and to wash hands carefully, especially in households with young children.