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Cyclospora outbreak: Hamilton County reports additional cases - WLWT
WorldBy Emily Sanderson7/16/20261 min read
As cyclosporiasis continues to spread to more counties and states, Hamilton County is reporting more cases.
✨ Key Highlights
- Hamilton County, Ohio, reported 17 cyclosporiasis cases in its latest Thursday update, up from 16 on Tuesday, with confirmed cases rising from 10 to 12.
- Suspected cases dropped from 5 to 4, while probable cases held steady in the county's tally.
- Statewide, Ohio has recorded over 1,300 cases and more than 40 hospitalizations, with no reported deaths as of Thursday.
- The CDC counted 1,645 total cases and 141 hospitalizations as of Wednesday; Ohio officials have not confirmed a source for the outbreak.
- Watery diarrhea is the most common symptom, along with bloating, cramping, and loss of appetite; the illness can be treated with antibiotics, rest, and fluids.
- Health officials advise washing hands and produce thoroughly, scrubbing firm produce like melons, and promptly refrigerating cut or cooked fruits and vegetables, noting that about one in six people contract a foodborne illness each year.
HAMILTON COUNTY, OhioAs cyclosporiasis continues to spread to more counties and states, Hamilton County is reporting more cases.
In their latest update Thursday, Hamilton County health officials rep