What is cyclospora? Here’s how the parasite causing ‘explosive diarrhea’ spreads

A microscopic parasite is making thousands of Americans sick this summer, and public health officials are still figuring out ...

As cases of ‘diarrhea parasite’ cyclospora rise across the US, is it safe to eat fresh produce?

What foods / produce are safe amid a national increase in cyclosporiasis, the explosive diarrhea parasite? Experts on how ...

Cyclospora, the ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite, Cases Reported in at Least 25 States: See the Map

Explosive diarrhea parasite cyclosporiasis is causing possible outbreaks in half of US states. See a map of the rising rates ...
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Cases of a Parasitic Infection That Can Cause Diarrhea for Weeks Are Rapidly Rising in the U.S. Here’s What to Know

The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads via food or water contaminated with ...

A parasite that causes diarrhea has been detected in 31 states: How to prepare food and what to avoid

The source of the current US outbreak is unknown, but in the past, cyclosporiasis has been linked to raspberries, basil, snow ...

Poop Parasite Causes Hundreds Of Cases Of Explosive Diarrhea

Hundreds of people across 17 states have been sickened by the parasitic infection, often transmitted by consuming produce contaminated with human feces.

‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Is on the Rise in the US. These States Have the Most Cases, CDC Says

Health officials in Michigan are investigating a sudden and large increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness ...

Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases

Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes severe diarrhea ...