Pennsylvania Department of Health
Coverage of Pennsylvania Department of Health in the Nexus archive.
- An intestinal parasite is causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know about cyclospora
An intestinal parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis, is causing 'explosive' diarrhea outbreaks in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, with 145 reported cases between May 1 and June 16. Public health officials note clusters in multiple states, including Michigan (1,200+ cases as of July 9) and Ohio (177 cases as of July 2). The CDC reports symptoms like watery diarrhea, cramps, and fatigue, though no deaths have been recorded this year.
- Pennsylvania measles outbreak tops 70 cases as health leaders pledge to get spread ‘under control’
Pennsylvania has confirmed 84 measles cases this year, with 72 linked to an outbreak in Lebanon and Lancaster counties since late April. Health officials are prioritizing vaccination and contact tracing to contain the spread, particularly among unvaccinated individuals. Complications from the disease, including hospitalizations for organ dysfunction and infections, have been reported.
- Delaware County wastewater samples test positive for measles. So far, no person has a confirmed diagnosis of the disease
Two wastewater samples from Delaware County's DELCORA Western Regional Treatment Plant tested positive for measles, but no confirmed cases have been identified. The plant serves about 500,000 people and participates in Stanford University's WasterwaterSCAN project. The first detection was on June 9, with a second on June 11, and health departments are monitoring the situation.