USA – Maryland reports 37 cyclospora cases in past two weeks

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Maryland state health officials report investigating an increase in Cyclospora cases in recent weeks from areas across the state.  Thirty-seven of the 42 lab-confirmed cases reported between Jan.1 and July 20 have been reported over the last two weeks, part of an overall recent rise in reported cyclosporiasis cases in other parts of the U.S.

The Maryland Department of Health (MDH) is working with local, state and federal health officials to investigate the increase. No specific source for these cases has been identified.

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