Norton warns parasitic infection causing 'explosive' diarrhea is on the rise in Kentucky
Rise in parasitic infection cases causing 'explosive' diarrhea reported in multiple US states
The brief
A parasitic infection causing 'explosive' diarrhea is on the rise in several US states, including Kentucky, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and others.
Coverage from various outlets, including The Guardian, Axios, and CBS News, emphasizes the nationwide spread of the illness, identified as cyclosporiasis.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has reported cases in multiple states, with over 1,000 people sickened, according to CBC.
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The reporting (8)
- Colorado confirms cases of gut-wrecking stomach bug Axios · 47d ago
- What is cyclosporiasis, the parasitic illness causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea? The Guardian · 48d ago
- 'Explosive' diarrhea parasite sickens more than 1,000 in U.S. Should Canadians be concerned? CBC · 48d ago
- Georgia health officials warn of seasonal Cyclospora risk as parasite cases rise nationwide CBS News · 48d ago
- Texas reports rise in cyclospora cases as foodborne illness spreads nationwide NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · 48d ago
- ‘Explosive’ diarrhea-causing parasite surging in Midwest, CDC says no risk in Bay Area KRON4 · 48d ago
- Multistate outbreak of foodborne parasitic illness reaches Virginia and Maryland WTOP · 48d ago
- Norton warns parasitic infection causing 'explosive' diarrhea is on the rise in Kentucky WLKY · 48d ago broke it first
Quick answers
What is the parasitic illness causing 'explosive' diarrhea?
The illness is identified as cyclosporiasis.
Which states have reported a rise in cases?
Reported cases are rising in Kentucky, Colorado, Georgia, Texas, and other states.
How many people have been sickened?
Coverage from CBC reports that more than 1,000 people have been sickened in the US.
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