Hawaii health officials confirm 5th cyclosporiasis case
Hawaii's health department has confirmed a fifth case of the stomach parasite cyclosporiasis, a sign the outbreak is still spreading.
- The newest case is another military member who had traveled overseas and to a mainland state that also has cases.
- Traces of the parasite showed up at the Hilo wastewater plant, hinting someone in that area is also carrying it.
- The wider outbreak has been tied to iceberg lettuce from Mexico.
- That lettuce-linked outbreak has now grown to 47 cases.
Outlook: Expect more cases to surface as testing continues and health officials trace the tainted lettuce.