US cyclosporiasis outbreak expands to nine states as CDC investigates over 7,400 cases
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The CDC is investigating a large outbreak of cyclosporiasis that has expanded to nine states. Over 11,500 people are suspected to have been sickened, with 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases and 7,400 additional cases under investigation. This is reported to be the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record, prompting expanded surveillance and response efforts.
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CDC investigating over 11,500 suspected cases
The outbreak has expanded to nine states.
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Over 11,500 people are suspected to have been sickened by cyclosporiasis this summer.
The Guardian- CDC investigating over 11,500 suspected cases
- Largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record
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Loaded language removed<p>Over 11,500 people this summer are suspected to have been sickened by disease that can cause diarrhea, CDC says</p><p>Investigations into the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record expanded to nine states this week, as more than 11,500 people are suspected to have been sickened this summer, according to reports and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).</p><p><a…
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Over 11,500 people are suspected to have been sickened by cyclosporiasis this summer.
The GuardianThis is the largest cyclosporiasis outbreak on record.
The GuardianThe outbreak has expanded to nine states.
The GuardianThe CDC is investigating an additional 7,400 suspected cases.
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