{"id":75603,"date":"2026-08-04T20:49:29","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T00:49:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=75603"},"modified":"2026-08-04T20:49:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T00:49:46","slug":"record-us-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-surge-in-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2026\/08\/04\/record-us-cyclospora-outbreak-cases-surge-in-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"Record US Cyclospora Outbreak: Cases Surge in Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis<\/strong>\u2014a foodborne illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis<\/em>\u2014has surpassed historical records. Federal health reports indicate over 18,000 to 20,000 confirmed or suspected cases<\/strong> across more than 30 states, marking the largest outbreak of the parasite in U.S. history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Florida Case Numbers & Breakdown<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Florida has experienced a significant seasonal spike in cyclosporiasis.<\/sup> State health department data reveals 254 cases<\/strong> statewide (248 confirmed and 6 probable).<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The highest concentrations in Florida are reported in:<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Miami-Dade County:<\/strong> 40 cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Lee County:<\/strong> 23 cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Broward County:<\/strong> 22 cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Orange County:<\/strong> 21 cases<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Collier County:<\/strong> 6 cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Outbreak Source & Key Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    • National Deaths:<\/strong> State officials in Michigan announced the first 2 deaths<\/strong> tied to this national outbreak. Both individuals had underlying health conditions that were aggravated by intestinal illness and severe dehydration. Cyclosporiasis is rarely fatal in otherwise healthy individuals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Contamination Source:<\/strong> Federal health agencies (CDC and FDA) traced a major branch of the outbreak to contaminated lettuce imported from Mexico. Specific recalls have involved fresh produce suppliers, including select lettuce products from Taylor Farms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Symptoms & Treatment:<\/strong> Infection typically causes severe, watery diarrhea, abdominal cramping, nausea, fatigue, and explosive bowel movements. Symptoms can take 2 to 14 days to appear after ingestion. Unlike standard bacterial food poisoning, Cyclospora requires targeted prescription antibiotics (such as Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole \/ Bactrim) to treat effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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