Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests health system response
The United States is experiencing a record-breaking outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection typically transmitted through contaminated food. The outbreak is straining public health response capabilities at state, local, and federal levels, which have been weakened by budget cuts implemented by the Trump administration.
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Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system
A record-breaking cyclosporiasis outbreak is straining public health resources at state, local, and federal levels, which have been significantly reduced by Trump administration budget cuts. The outbreak highlights vulnerabilities in food-safety response systems that depend on adequate federal funding. The combination of increased disease cases and diminished funding capacity is testing the resilience of an already weakened health infrastructure.
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