'Explosive diarrhea' parasite invades Long Island as separate bacteria outbreak sickens dozens after music festival
Health officials on Long Island are reporting an uptick in cases of the parasite cyclosporiasis, which causes severe gastrointestinal distress. Simultaneously, a separate salmonella outbreak linked to a music festival has resulted in dozens of hospitalizations.
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These outbreaks highlight ongoing public health risks associated with food safety and large-scale public gatherings.
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Add The New York Post on Google The notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite has infected 17 people on Long Island – while a salmonella outbreak possibly tied to a music concert has hospitalized nearly 60 people, officials said Monday.
Nassau County’s health departments have confirmed multiple cases of cyclosporiasis , linked to imported produce that strikes its victims with rabid diarrhea that can last more than a month.
There were 11 cases in June alone, the department said.
“The Nassau County Department of Health is closely monitoring all reported cases of cyclosporiasis among Nassau County residents, as well as the broader increase in cases being reported nationwide,” agency spokesperson Alyssa Zohrabian said.
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