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Lettuce supplier identified as potential source of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Health officials are investigating shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms after a parasitic outbreak sickened thousands across 34 states.
US citizen working in DR Congo tests positive for Ebola
A US medical missionary has been evacuated to Germany for treatment after contracting Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads to 17 US states
Federal health officials are investigating a surge of parasitic infections causing severe gastrointestinal distress, including a significant cluster in Michigan.
CDC tracks 145 cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states
Federal health officials are tracking a seasonal surge of cyclosporiasis infections, while regional spikes in Michigan and Ohio suggest larger localized outbreaks.
US CDC raises Ebola response to highest level for Central Africa outbreak
The CDC has escalated its operational response to the highest level following a severe Ebola outbreak in Central Africa involving the Bundibugyo virus strain.