CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak to six more states

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added six states to an ongoing cyclosporiasis outbreak, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to more than 10,000. The parasitic infection, which causes diarrhea, has spread across the country. Health officials are investigating the source of the outbreak, which is often linked to contaminated produce. The CDC advises people to practice good hygiene and thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables.