‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite cases surge as health officials seek source
Health officials are investigating a surge of cyclospora parasite cases causing 'explosive' diarrhea across several US states.
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Cases of a parasitic illness known as cyclospora have spiked in multiple US states, including North Carolina and Texas. The infection is characterized by severe, 'explosive' diarrhea, according to current reports.
Coverage from CNN, The Guardian, and The Hill emphasizes the alarming increase in cases as health officials work to identify the source. Local outlets like KHOU and FOX8 WGHP are focusing on the specific states affected and providing guidance on how to avoid the parasite.
Future updates will likely center on the findings of health officials as they seek the source of the outbreaks and identify the specific foods linked to the cases.
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Quick answers
What is causing the illness?
The illness is caused by a parasite called cyclospora.
Which states have been mentioned in the coverage?
Reports specifically mention Texas and North Carolina, with other coverage noting the spike affects three states.
What are the primary symptoms?
The parasite causes 'explosive' diarrhea.
Coverage (6)
- Cyclospora in Texas: Foods linked to outbreaks and what to know KHOU · 2h ago
- ‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite cases spike in 3 states Yahoo · 2h ago
- Multiple US states see alarming increase in cases of parasitic illness that causes ‘explosive’ diarrhea The Guardian · 2h ago
- What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several states, and how to avoid it CNN · 2h ago
- ‘Explosive’ diarrhea parasite cases surge as health officials seek source The Hill · 2h ago
- North Carolina among states linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite FOX8 WGHP · 5h ago broke it first
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