(NOTE-Doreen Creed) – I have tried to find additional information about the name of the product and/or exactly what type of “salad” this was to no avail.) Meade resident state’s first case of cyclosporiasis A Meade County resident is South Dakota’s first case of cyclosporiasis, the Department of Health reported on Friday. Nationally, health officials are investigating an outbreak of the infection totaling 576 cases from 19 states, with most occurring in June and July. The outbreak is linked to a packaged salad mix from a Mexico plant which has suspended operation. It is not clear whether all the cases are from the same outbreak, including South Dakota’s case. Neighboring states Iowa and Nebraska have borne the brunt of the outbreak with 153 and 56 cases, respectively. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Infection can occur when people consume food or water contaminated with the parasite. Symptoms include watery diarrhea, with frequent bowel movements, loss of appetite, weight loss, stomach cramps/pain, bloating, increased gas, nausea and fatigue. Vomiting, body aches, headache, fever and other flu-like symptoms may also occur. The illness can last a month or longer if not treated. South Dakota last reported a case of cyclosporiasis in 2008. More information about cyclosporiasis infection and the outbreak can be found at cdc.gov/parasites/cyclosporiasis/.
Posted on: Fri, 16 Aug 2013 22:05:12 +0000
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