Cyclosporiasis Outbreak: A Cautionary Tale of Bureaucratic Priorities The recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing diarrhea, has resulted in 843 cases reported across 31 states.
This is not just a public health issue; it's also a stark reminder of how bureaucratic priorities can hinder effective disease monitoring and control.
One factor that may have contributed to the current outbreak is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) decision last year to discontinue monitoring cyclospora.