CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states
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. Photograph: Erik Anderson/EPAView image in fullscreenDuring 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. The most commonly reported symptom is “watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements”, according to the CDC.There were 145 cases of cyclosporiasis reported across 17 states between 1 May and 16 June, the CDC said.
- ▪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.
- ▪Photograph: Erik Anderson/EPAView image in fullscreenDuring 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.
- ▪The most commonly reported symptom is “watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements”, according to the CDC.There were 145 cases of cyclosporiasis reported across 17 states between 1 May and 16 June, the CDC said.
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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. Photograph: Erik Anderson/EPAView image in fullscreenDuring 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. Photograph: Erik Anderson/EPAUS healthcareCDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US statesParasite cyclospora spreads through produce and water contaminated with feces and causes the intestinal illness cyclosporiasisLucy CampbellFri 3 Jul 2026 17.13 EDTLast modified on Fri 3 Jul 2026 17.15 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe US Centers for Disease Prevention has…
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