CDC reportedly expands scope of US cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states, including Arkansas and Missouri

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reportedly expanded the scope of the largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to more states, including Arkansas and Missouri.

A spokesperson from Arkansas's health department confirmed the outbreak expansion to their state in a statement to the Guardian: Arkansas is one of the states the CDC is adding to the multi-state outbreak for cyclosporiasis."