CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis The US Centers for Disease Prevention has been working to find the source of a parasitic illness that causes “explosive”, watery diarrhea, with more than 400 cases of the sickness reported across 18 states. The parasite, cyclospora, spreads through raw produce and water contaminated with human feces – and it causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis, whose symptoms in
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During the spring and summer months, people typically eat a lot of fresh produce such as basil, cilantro, spinach and berries, which have been linked to past outbreaks. Photograph: Erik Anderson/EPAView image in fullscreenDuring the spring and summer months, people typically eat a lot of fresh produce such as basil, cilantro, spinach and berries, which have been linked to past outbreaks. Photograph: Erik Anderson/EPAUS healthcareCDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US statesParasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasisLucy CampbellFri 3 Jul 2026 17.13 EDTLast modified on Fri 3 Jul 2026 17.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US Centers for Disease Prevention has…
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