The Explosive Outbreak of Cyclosporiasis: A Ticking Time Bomb in Our Midst The recent surge in cyclosporiasis cases across the country has left many wondering why it's taken the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) so long to sound the alarm.
As of July 15, the agency reported over 1,600 confirmed domestic cases dating back to May 1, with at least 141 people hospitalized due to the disease.
The true toll is likely much higher, given that cyclosporiasis is notoriously difficult to diagnose and report.