Midwest

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage Cyclospora is a diarrheal parasite typically identified in imported fruits, particularly tropical ones, which has been linked to several recent outbreaks in the United States, including ones in the Midwest. These outbreaks have raised concerns among health officials due to Cyclospora's ability to survive for long periods outside the host and spread through contaminated food and water. Cyclospora infections often cause severe, prolonged gastrointestinal symptoms.