Cyclosporiasis cases in Massachusetts have climbed to more than 100, as health officials monitor a broader increase reported across the United States. The illness is being tracked by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The nationwide uptick has been associated with contaminated produce, according to the available report. Massachusetts is among the areas seeing a notable rise as investigators follow the pattern of infections.
Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by a parasite, and the recent increase has prompted continued attention from public health officials. The CDC is continuing to report on the rise in cases across the country.
The Massachusetts case count and the national trend remain under review as officials work to understand the scope of the increase and its connection to contaminated produce.
