Arizona reports several cyclosporiasis cases: What to know | FOX 10 Phoenix

A growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis is drawing attention from health officials as cases continue to rise across the country, including in Arizona. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said they have received reports of 843 confirmed domestic cases since May 1, and they are aware of more than 1,500 additional cases awaiting further analysis and confirmation. The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite cyclospora, which can lead to weeks of gastrointestinal illness, including a hallmark symptom of explosive diarrhea. Health officials say dozens of states are investigating cases, with 10 cases reported in Arizona and more than 1,500 cases and 44 hospitalizations reported in Michigan. Dr. Natasha Bhuyan of One Medical explained that this infection is typically seen in the summer due to increased consumption of imported fruits and vegetables. Unlike many foodborne illnesses linked to meat, cyclospora is most often associated with fresh produce like raspberries, blackberries, basil, and leafy greens. "People look back and say, 'I didn’t eat anything unusual yesterday or the day before,' but it might have come from fruit they ate even weeks ago," Bhuyan said. FOX 10's Jacob Luthi reports. Subscribe to FOX 10 Phoenix!    / @fox10phoenix   #fox10phoenix #Health #Wellness #Nutrition #Food #Medical #Cyclospora #Cyclosporiasis #FreshProduce #PublicHealth #CDC #news #arizona #phoenix #az FOX 10 Phoenix delivers breaking news, live events, politics, entertainment, business news and local stories from Phoenix, Arizona and across the nation. Watch more FOX 10 Phoenix on YouTube:    • Arizona headlines      • National headlines      • Top Videos