More than 60 North Carolina cases tied to parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea'
Health officials are investigating a parasite causing cases of 'explosive diarrhea' across as many as 18 U.S. states.
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A parasite linked to 'explosive diarrhea' is spreading across the United States. In North Carolina, more than 60 cases have been tied to the parasite.
Outbreaks have also been reported in the Midwest. Coverage from The Guardian, Global News, and KCRA emphasizes that the CDC is investigating the spread, with reported cases appearing in 17 to 18 states.
NBC 5 Chicago notes that the parasite can be spread through produce. Future developments depend on the ongoing investigations by health officials to determine the source and extent of the spread.
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Quick answers
How many states are affected?
Reports vary between 17 and 18 states.
How many cases were reported in North Carolina?
More than 60 cases have been tied to the parasite in North Carolina.
How is the parasite transmitted?
According to NBC 5 Chicago, the parasite can spread through produce.
Coverage (5)
- A parasite causing diarrhea is spreading in U.S. as officials investigate Global News · 3h ago
- CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states The Guardian · 3h ago
- ‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite on the rise in U.S., reported in 17 states KCRA · 6h ago
- ‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for NBC 5 Chicago · 6h ago
- More than 60 North Carolina cases tied to parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' WRAL · 6h ago broke it first
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