In this case it is in regard to cylcosporiasis. I'm wondering whether this is a concerted effort by some people in government to kill people with AIDS and HIV. Because this disease tends to kill HIV patients and AIDS Patients or people with compromised immune systems more than any other. Also, this disease is in most municipal Water systems in August through the Fall as there is less water in water systems for municipal Areas.
Something has changed for it to be doing what it is doing now this early. Not sure why. Maybe the parasites are doing better because of all the hot weather? Not sure what is causing this but something has obviously changed.
Not sure why they are blaming vegetables because it is likely in water supplies that people are drinking instead. If it is in your water supply you need to either boil the water you are drinking first or get a reverse osmosis filter put on a tippet in your kitchen for safe drinking water.
I'm thinking it is actually in the water not on vegetables. I would say because of the number of people ill this is likely at this point in so many states at once. Something has changed in our water supplies in all these states to cause this to happen.
Yes, the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis (which causes cyclosporiasis) is highly resistant to routine chemical disinfection.
Chlorine Resistance:Cyclospora
oocysts can survive standard chlorination levels used in tap water and
swimming pools. Rinsing produce with standard tap water or chlorinated
water will not reliably kill the parasite.
Fluoride:
While standard water fluoridation does not affect the parasite, it is
the chlorine component that water treatment typically relies on to kill
bacteria—which fails in this case.
How to Destroy it:
Heat: The parasite is easily killed by boiling water or thoroughly cooking food to a temperature of at least 158°F (70°C).
Filtration & UV:
Mechanical water filtration (e.g., absolute 1-micron or smaller
filters) and UV-C light treatments are also effective at inactivating
the oocysts.
Would you like information on the specific antibiotics prescribed for cyclosporiasis, or are you looking for tips on how to properly wash and sanitize fresh produce to avoid contamination?
Cyclospora - FDA
Jul 25, 2022 — Based
on current information available Cyclospora may be resistant to routine
chemical disinfection methods such as those using ch...
Jul 25, 2022 — Based on current information available Cyclospora may be resistant to routine chemical disinfection methods such as those using chlorine.
Taco
Bell said on Tuesday it has voluntarily and temporarily removed some
ingredients at select restaurants as a precautionary measure amid an
outbreak of cyclosporiasis.
The
company also noted that public health officials have not confirmed a
link between the outbreak and any specific supplier or restaurant.
"The
health and safety of our guests is our top priority," Taco Bell Corp
said in a statement to ABC News. "Public health officials have not
confirmed a link to Taco Bell or any specific ingredient, supplier,
restaurant or retailer. While authorities continue their broader review,
Taco Bell has voluntarily and temporarily removed limited ingredients
at select restaurants as a precautionary measure. We will continue to
closely monitor the situation and follow the guidance of public health
authorities."
It
comes as reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused
by a parasite, have surpassed 3,000 in Michigan, the state's health
department said on Tuesday.
Cases
jumped more than 600 since Monday. There have been a total of 3,309
cases since June 22, according to the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services (MDHHS). At least 44 people have been hospitalized.
Michigan typically sees about 50 cases per year.
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Most cases have been reported in southeastern Michigan, including Wayne County, where Detroit is located, according to MDHHS.
On Monday, Michigan health officials said lettuce or salad greens could be the source of illnesses in the state.
Federal
health officials said during a press conference on Tuesday they still
have not confirmed a source of the outbreak in Michigan.
"We
are aware of the signal for lettuce that's been noted by our Michigan
partners. What I can say at this point is that we're continuing our
traceback investigation on multiple produce items, including the
lettuce," said Donald Prate, the Food and Drug Administration's acting
deputy commissioner for food.
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis.
CDC
Officials
also said they anticipate cases of cyclosporiasis to continue
increasing in the U.S., possibly through the end of August. The season
is typically considered to be from May 1 to Aug. 31.
Additionally,
the CDC sent out an alert to doctors around the country on Tuesday
warning them of an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis.
Michigan health officials previously told ABC News the outbreak could be linked to food contamination. So far no produce, grower or supplier have been identified.
The parasite usually spreads through food or water contaminated with feces, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It does not typically spread person-to-person.
Foodborne
outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past have been linked to various
types of imported fresh produce, such as raspberries, basil, snow peas,
mesclun lettuce and cilantro, according to the CDC.
At
least 31 other states have reported cases of cyclosporiasis, according
to an ABC News tally, analyzing CDC data and state health department
data.
As of
Friday, New York has reported the second-highest number of cases at 470
cases since May 1, followed by Ohio at 364, state health officials told
ABC News. Meanwhile, Illinois and Florida are each reporting more than
100 cases as of Friday, according to their respective health
departments.
The CDC said it has confirmed 843 domestic cases from May 1 to July 9. The agency wrote on its website
that it is "aware that states are likely to report higher case counts
of cyclosporiasis than reflected in CDC data and is working closely with
states to update numbers as additional cases are confirmed."
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The agency said it expects a six-week reporting lag between illness onset and case reporting to the CDC as it receives and reviews the data.
Cyclospora cayetanensis is a unicellular parasite that causes an intestinal infection called cyclosporiasis.
CDC
Cyclosporiasis
is treated with the oral antibiotic trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole
(TMP-SMX), commonly sold as Bactrim, Septra and Cotrim, and taken for 10
days, according to the CDC.
The agency says people can prevent infection by
thoroughly washing produce, cutting away bruised or damaged parts of
fruits and vegetables and refrigerating pre-prepared or pre-cut produce.
Additionally,
the CDC recommends washing hands thoroughly with soap and water before
handling or preparing raw fruits and vegetables.
