Cyclospora

Could a Cyclospora Outbreak Make a Comeback?

When an outbreak happens, we have a set list of bacteria we consider and discuss quite often. Between Salmonella, E.…

6 years ago

Are We About to See Cyclospora Spring Again?

In 2018, Cyclospora became the reason behind one of the largest outbreaks in US history. It caused a total of…

6 years ago

North Carolina Town Mystery Illness Identified

A town in North Carolina named Transylvania had more than 200 reports of foodborne illness reported in late July and…

6 years ago

Whole Genome Sequencing and Cyclospora

We often hear of Cyclospora causing gastrointestinal illness but wonder what in the world is Cyclospora? Simply put, it is…

6 years ago

How are Food Poisoning Outbreaks Investigated?

Public health and regulatory officials respond to foodborne disease outbreaks much the same way that police officers respond to crime.…

6 years ago

Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Tulsa County Oklahoma – What You Need To Know

The Tulsa Health Department along with the Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Acute Disease Service are all three…

6 years ago

Parasites Do Not Make a “Happy” Meal

Wisconsin has now joined the list of six states in the United States which 61 people have become sickened after…

6 years ago

The Scoop on Poop: Why Your Fecal Matter Matters

When a tummy ache becomes serious enough that your over-the-counter treatments and home remedies are just not doing the trick,…

6 years ago

Why Identifying What Caused Your Food Poisoning is Important

The CDC estimates each year about 48 million Americans get sick from foodborne illnesses, and of those cases, 38 million…

6 years ago