Topline
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has identified 1,645 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis across 34 states, according to a Tuesday press conference, though the agency also found 5,100 unconfirmed cases of the parasitic illness and warned of further spread into August.
CDC provided an update on cyclosporiasis cases Tuesday.
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Key Facts
While cases have been found in 34 states, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky have been identified as main states in this year’s outbreak.
Michigan, which has been independently tracking its outbreak, identified 3,309 cyclosporiasis cases Tuesday, noting 44 people have been hospitalized.
The Washington Post reported Tuesday that public health officials are looking into whether Taco Bell played a role in the outbreak.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.