Cyclospora Outbreak Tops 350 in 15 States

CDC reports as of July 26, 2013 (5pm EDT), CDC has been notified of 353 cases of Cyclospora infection from the following 15 health departments: IowaTexasNebraska, Florida, Wisconsin, Illinois, New York City, Georgia, Missouri, Arkansas, Connecticut, Kansas, Minnesota, New Jersey, and Ohio.

Most of the illness onset dates have ranged from mid-June through early July.

At least 21 persons reportedly have been hospitalized in three states.

No food items have been implicated to date, but public health authorities are pursuing all leads. Previous outbreak investigations have implicated various types of fresh produce.

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