CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
The CDC is investigating an outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness causing severe diarrhea, across 18 US states. The parasite is typically transmitted through contaminated fresh produce and water.
Why it matters
Public health outbreaks linked to food supply chains require urgent monitoring and consumer awareness to prevent further spread.
During the spring and summer months, people typically eat a lot of fresh produce such as basil, cilantro, spinach and berries, which have been linked to past outbreaks. During the spring and summer months, people typically eat a lot of fresh produce such as basil, cilantro, spinach and berries, which have been linked to past outbreaks. US healthcare CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states Parasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasis
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