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Updated · WMUR Manchester · Aug 11
New Hampshire Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise to 79, Up 10 in a Week
Updated
Updated · WMUR Manchester · Aug 11

New Hampshire Cyclosporiasis Cases Rise to 79, Up 10 in a Week

3 articles · Updated · WMUR Manchester · Aug 11

Summary

  • 79 Cyclosporiasis cases have been confirmed in New Hampshire this year, with 10 added over the past week, state health officials said.
  • 38 patients reported eating a recalled product tied to the outbreak, while six said they had recently traveled outside the United States.
  • cyclosporiasis is a parasitic gastrointestinal infection that can cause severe stomach and digestive problems if untreated.
  • New Hampshire health officials urged residents to watch recall alerts, contact a provider if they develop symptoms such as frequent diarrhea or nausea, and report cases to the Division of Public Health.

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