An intestinal parasite is causing ‘explosive’ diarrhea in Pa. and N.J. Here’s what to know about cyclospora - WHYY
Public health officials are monitoring an increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and other states. The illness is typically linked to contaminated imported produce and is most common during spring and summer.
Why it matters
The rise in cases highlights ongoing food safety concerns and the importance of public health surveillance for parasitic outbreaks.
If left untreated, symptoms can last anywhere between a few days and a month or longer.
This undated photo taken through a microscope provided by the CDC shows Cyclospora cayetanensis oocysts found in a fresh stool sample which had been prepared with a formalin solution and stained with safranin. (CDC via AP)
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