Parasitic Outbreak Causing Stomach-Churning Symptoms Spreads Across U.S.

A foreign parasite that causes some nasty symptoms has infiltrated the United States. The cyclospora parasite causes gastrointestinal issues — most commonly “explosive, watery diarrhea” — which can last for weeks, but is not usually fatal. So far, around 145 people have fallen ill from it across 20 U.S. states. Here’s a map of where … Continue reading Parasitic Outbreak Causing Stomach-Churning Symptoms Spreads Across U.S.