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Health department flags spike in anaplasmosis; no local cyclospora cases reported
Summary
Vernon County health staff told the committee there have been 17 anaplasmosis cases since May 1 — far above typical annual counts — and said there were no confirmed cyclospora cases in the county while urging prevention and outreach.
Amy Clyburn summarized communicable‑disease activity and preparedness work. She told the committee that Vernon County has not confirmed cyclospora cases but noted statewide outbreaks reported in the news; she said labs and staff perform follow‑up interviews and case investigations when appropriate.
On tick‑borne disease, Clyburn said the county has recorded 17 anaplasmosis cases since May 1 — a sharp increase over the typical 1–2 cases per year — and urged residents to take prevention steps (repellent, protective clothing, tick checks). Dr. Erlinson, an online participant identified in the transcript, added that recorded case counts likely understate the true number because clinicians sometimes treat presumptively without testing. “That number is likely much lower than what's actually out in the community,” he said, urging general awareness.
