Origin: Outbreak Surpasses 5,000 Cases Nationwide

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed today that the number of Cyclospora infections has surpassed 5,000 nationwide, complicating efforts to identify the outbreak's source, which is suspected to be linked to lettuce.

The investigation into the outbreak is particularly focused on the DaVita Dialysis Center in Novi, Michigan, where one patient was found dead and several others were hospitalized after treatment.

In response to the situation, the DaVita Dialysis Center has been closed, and the state health officials have taken over the investigation from local authorities.

The Novi police began their investigation after being notified of a possible missing person, a 72-year-old individual, on June 23.

While the CDC has confirmed the number of infections, specific details regarding the exact source of the Cyclospora outbreak remain uncertain, as health officials continue to investigate the connection to the dialysis center.

Authorities are expected to provide updates on the investigation's progress and any further health advisories in the coming days.

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