Cyclosporiasis Surveillance - United States, 2011-2015.

Cyclosporiasis Surveillance - United States, 2011-2015. MMWR Surveill Summ. 2019 Apr 19;68(3):1-16 Authors: Casillas SM, Hall RL, Herwaldt BL Abstract PROBLEM/CONDITION: Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which is transmissible by ingestion of fecally contaminated food or water. Cyclosporiasis is most common in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. In the United States, foodborne outbreaks of cyclosporiasis have been linked to various types of imported fresh produce (e.g., basil, raspberries, and snow peas). Validated molecular typing tools, which could facilitate detection and investigation of outbreaks, are not yet available for C. cayetanensis. PERIOD COVERED: 2011-2015. DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEM: CDC has been conducting national surveillance for cyclosporiasis since it became a nationally notifiable disease in January 1999. As of 2015, cyclosporiasis was a reportable condition in 42 states, the District of Columbia, and New York City (NYC). Health departments voluntarily notify CDC of cases of cyclosporiasis through the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System and submit additional case information using the CDC cyclosporiasis case report form or the Cyclosporiasis National Hypothesis Generating Questionnaire (CNHGQ). RESULTS: For the 2011-2015 surveillance period, CDC was notified by 37 states and NYC of 2,207 cases of cyclosporiasis, inclu...
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