CAThe Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) confirmed that the cyclospora parasite, which has caused an outbreak infecting over 1,251 people in Michigan, has not spread to Canada. The outbreak, which began in the Midwest, saw a significant rise in cases, with numbers increasing by nearly 260 in a single day. Officials in Michigan note that the source of the outbreak remains unidentified and that the scale of infections is unusually high compared to typical annual reports of around 50 cases. Cyclospora primarily causes prolonged watery diarrhea and other gastrointestinal symptoms, often linked to contaminated food or water. While the parasite is not present in Canada's drinking water and is uncommon in local food supplies, it can be imported from countries like Peru, Cuba, and Southeast Asia. PHAC advises cooking imported fresh produce or avoiding raw items from affected regions to reduce risk.
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