Health officials say it can be prevented by washing fruit and vegetables and cooking produce when possible.
People can avoid becoming ill by washing fruit and vegetables thoroughly, cooking produce when possible, and being aware of risks when travelling, the Centre for Disease Control said in a news release Friday.
Cyclospora causes gastrointestinal illness with common symptoms of diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea, vomiting and occasionally fever. Health officials say young children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are more likely to have a severe illness. While most cases are related to travel, consumers can also pick it up here from contaminated produce, especially leafy greens, fresh herbs and berries. Of the 43 cases in B.C., nine were acquired locally.The previous highest case count was in 2017 during an outbreak when 41 cases had been reported to the centre by this time of year.To reduce the risk of Cyclospora and other gastrointestinal infections, health officials advise washing hands before handling food, and washing all produce.
Travellers are advised not to eat fruit and vegetables that cannot be peeled or cooked when visiting countries that are at risk. People experiencing watery diarrhea or severe and ongoing symptoms are urged to contact a health care provider.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For a limited time, you can get full online access to the Vancouver Sun and The Province, along with the National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites, for just $40 for one year or $1 a week for 52 weeks.
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