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What is Cyclosporiasis? Experts weigh in on recent outbreak and prevention

What is Cyclosporiasis? Experts weigh in on recent outbreak and prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for keeping track of the data associated with outbreaks like cyclosporiasis. The Cyclospora parasite is not new in Wisconsin and is responsible for illness nearly every year. This chart also reflects a new test method in 2017 which led to better detection and, subsequently, higher numbers.
What is Cyclosporiasis? Experts weigh in on recent outbreak and prevention
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is responsible for keeping track of the data associated with outbreaks like cyclosporiasis. The Cyclospora parasite is not new in Wisconsin and is responsible for illness nearly every year. This chart also reflects a new test method in 2017 which led to better detection and, subsequently, higher numbers.

It’s been taking over news channels and social media for weeks, report of a parasite contaminating food and causing an illness affecting multiple regions of the country, including Wisconsin. With...

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