Parasite Infects Thousands of Americans
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump announced the closure of two research projects affiliated with the Department of Agriculture that study the Cyclospora parasite, which is transmitted through food and causes thousands of infections in the United States, following the cessation of their funding by Congress. Although funding for a third project continues, the scientists involved have refused to relocate to Iowa. Sources indicate that the outbreak has recorded over 17,000 confirmed cases across 48 states and the District of Columbia, making it one of the largest Cyclospora outbreaks in the United States. The Department of Agriculture stated that research work has not stopped and that they are working on a structured transition of the programs.
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