More than 60 North Carolina cases tied to parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea'
A parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' is spreading across the US
📍 Aftermath
Officials investigated a parasite causing explosive diarrhea that spread across 17 to 18 US states. More than 60 cases were tied to the parasite in North Carolina, with reports that the outbreak in the Midwest could spread through produce.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
The obvious questions
How many North Carolina cases are tied to the parasite?
More than 60
How many US states have reported cases of the parasite?
At least 18
What is the CDC doing?
Investigating the parasite's spread
The story so far
A parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' has been linked to over 60 cases in North Carolina. The parasite is spreading across the US, with cases reported in at least 18 states.
Coverage from outlets including Global News, The Guardian, KCRA, NBC 5 Chicago, and WRAL emphasizes the investigation by US health officials into the parasite's spread. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is involved in the investigation.
According to coverage, the parasite can spread through produce, and officials are likely to continue investigating the source of the outbreak and ways to prevent further spread.
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Sources (5)
- A parasite causing diarrhea is spreading in U.S. as officials investigate Global News · 45d ago
- CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states The Guardian · 45d ago
- ‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite on the rise in U.S., reported in 17 states KCRA · 45d ago
- ‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for NBC 5 Chicago · 45d ago
- More than 60 North Carolina cases tied to parasite behind 'explosive diarrhea' WRAL · 45d ago broke it first
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