Parasite that causes ‘explosive diarrhea’ has infected over 1,000 in 17 states - here is how to stay safe
- A parasite that causes explosive and watery diarrhea has infected at least 1,000 people across 17 states - though the real count may be much greater, officials warned.
- Exposure to the cyclospora parasite leads to cyclosporiasis, a nasty stomach bug that can leave people feeling ill for more than a month.
- Cases have ballooned in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia and New York over the last week.
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- A parasite that causes explosive and watery diarrhea has infected at least 1,000 people across 17 states - though the real count may be much greater, officials warned.
- Exposure to the cyclospora parasite leads to cyclosporiasis, a nasty stomach bug that can leave people feeling ill for more than a month.
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- Cases have ballooned in Michigan, Illinois, Virginia and New York over the last week.
Sources: The Independent