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Federal health officials have investigated 5 different clusters of cyclosporiasis cases, FDA says

Monday, July 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal health officials have been investigating five different clusters of cyclosporiasis cases since the start of parasite season in May, the Food... Read More.

Dr. Erica Schwartz appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next CDC director

Wednesday, July 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A confirmation hearing began on Wednesday for Dr. Erica Schwartz to be the next director of the Centers for Disease Control and... Read More.

‘Pretty dire’: Aid workers reveal health needs in Venezuela amid recovery from earthquakes

Tuesday, July 14 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Venezuela continues to recover from powerful twin earthquakes that rocked the north-central part of the country in late June, humanitarian... Read More.

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 2,600 in Michigan, the state's health department said... Read More.

2nd American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany, WHO chief says

Monday, July 13 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A second American citizen infected with Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been transferred to Germany for... Read More.

Here’s where cyclosporiasis is spreading as cases are confirmed in 32 states

Friday, July 10 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, according to... Read More.

Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City grows to 36 cases

Thursday, July 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A Legionnaires' disease cluster in New York City is growing, with 36 cases now confirmed, according to health officials.As of Wednesday,... Read More.

What you need to know about cyclosporiasis: How it spreads, how it’s treated

Thursday, July 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Multiple states are reporting an increase in cyclosporiasis cases, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite.Health officials in Michigan have reported... Read More.

Cyclosporiasis cases near 1,000 in Michigan, health officials say

Wednesday, July 8 by ABC News

(LANSING, Mich.) -- Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, are nearing 1,000 in Michigan, local health officials said Wednesday.Since... Read More.

Cases of parasitic infection growing in 2 states: Health officials

Monday, July 6 by ABC News

(DETROIT) -- Cases of a parasitic infection are continuing to rise in at least two states, local health officials said.As of July 6, nearly... Read More.

‘Large and growing’ parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan, health officials say

Thursday, July 2 by ABC News

(MICHIGAN) -- A "large and growing" outbreak of a parasitic infection is spreading in Michigan, health officials warned this week.As of Thursday, more... Read More.

Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine: WHO

Thursday, July 2 by ABC News

(GENEVA) -- The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday that the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is over.It came after... Read More.

Federal health officials have investigated 5 different clusters of cyclosporiasis cases, FDA says

Dr. Erica Schwartz appears before Senate committee for confirmation hearing as next CDC director

‘Pretty dire’: Aid workers reveal health needs in Venezuela amid recovery from earthquakes

Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say

2nd American infected with Ebola in DRC evacuated to Germany, WHO chief says

Here’s where cyclosporiasis is spreading as cases are confirmed in 32 states

Legionnaires’ disease cluster in New York City grows to 36 cases

What you need to know about cyclosporiasis: How it spreads, how it’s treated

Cyclosporiasis cases near 1,000 in Michigan, health officials say

Cases of parasitic infection growing in 2 states: Health officials

‘Large and growing’ parasitic infection outbreak spreading in Michigan, health officials say

Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship over after last contact completes quarantine: WHO

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