Weeks into Explosive Diarrhea Outbreak, Sluggish CDC Plans Response Team The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has been criticized for its slow response to the nationwide outbreak of Cyclospora, a parasitic infection that causes explosive diarrhea.
With nearly 23,000 people infected across 47 states, two fatalities, and over 500 hospitalizations, the agency's sluggishness is all the more puzzling.
The CDC's delayed reaction time raises questions about its ability to detect and respond to emerging health threats.