The United States is experiencing a major outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal infection. As of the reporting date, the outbreak has resulted in 1,645 confirmed cases across the country, with 141 people requiring hospitalisation.
Cyclosporiasis is caused by the Cyclospora cayetanensis parasite and typically spreads through contaminated food or water. The outbreak is being characterised as unusually large in scale, indicating a significant public health concern requiring coordinated response efforts across affected areas.
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