Virginia, Maryland dealing with parasitic illness cyclosporiasis

Hundreds of cases reported in other states

Cyclospora is transmitted by feces or feces-contaminated water or food.

Maryland officials reported 28 confirmed cases since May 1, according to Baltimore’s WJZ-TV. MedStar Health reported that the latest case was diagnosed at one of its urgent care facilities in the state, according to Washington’s WTOP-FM.

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says on its website that it confirmed 145 cases between May 1 and June 16 in 17 states, which did not include Maryland. Other state departments of health have reported a large number of additional cases since then.

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday confirmed 1,251 cases in the state as part of an outbreak.

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