Texas cyclospora case count jumps to 92
The number of cases of the parasitic infection, Cyclospora, has increased further in Texas, according to state health officials. Oocysts of C. cayetanensis viewed under differential interference contrast (DIC) microscopy.Image/CDC More...
Cyclospora surge reported in Texas
One year ago was the beginning of an outbreak of the parasitic protozoan parasite, Cyclospora, which in the end infected a total of 631 persons from 25 states and New York City. Texas accounted for the most More...
The Top 10 Infectious Disease and Outbreak News stories of 2013
2013 was a year full of impactful infectious disease stories with outbreaks of diseases not before seen in humans, diseases seen in new parts of the planet and miracle stories of survivors. Drugs not approved in More...
CDC: Cyclospora outbreaks ‘appears to be over’
The multistate cyclospora outbreak, which was first reported on in early July in Iowa, appears to be over, according to officials at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in a final update released More...
Texas cyclospora outbreak linked to fresh cilantro from Mexico in some cases
While the cyclospora outbreak in the states of Iowa and Nebraska were linked to salad mix from Taylor Farms de Mexico back in August, investigations into the state that has recorded the most cases of the parasitic More...
Cyclospora outbreak rises to at least 674 cases nationally
The outbreak of the parasitic disease, cyclospora, which was first recognized in late June, has grown to at least 674 cases nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Image/CDC The More...
The number of cyclospora cases in Texas shoot past 300
According to a recent update from the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), the number of cases of the parasitic infection has climbed to 304, an increase of 26 cases in a week. DSHS officials say most More...
Cyclospora outbreak eclipses 600 cases, Texas accounting for 4 out of 10
As of August 22, 2013, a total of 609 ill persons with Cyclospora infection have been reported from 22 states, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) numbers. This number from the CDC doesn’t More...
Texas cyclospora case count climbs to 181
Texas has become the state with the most cases of the parasitic infection, cyclosporiasis, with an updated total today at 181 cases, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS). Dallas County, More...
Texas cyclospora outbreak rises to 122 cases
The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) said that there has been 122 cyclospora cases reported in the state in July, according to the health department website. Cyclospora cayetanensis Image/CDC Health More...
Cyclospora outbreak tops 250 cases
The cyclospora outbreak that has affected parts of the Midwest continues to increase in cases as the total number now exceeds 250, in at least six states. Image/CDC The vast majority of cases have been reported More...
Texas reports 45 Cyclospora cases, Iowa tops 100 cases
Texas health officials are reporting 45 cases of the parasitic infection Cyclospora, joining the Midwestern states of Iowa and Nebraska investigating outbreaks. According to a NBCDFW.com report today, cases include More...
