‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite surfaces in California as health officials fear statewide surge
Metro ‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite surfaces in California as health officials fear statewide surge By Daniel Farr Published July 11, 2026, 7:58 p.m. Add The California Post on Google A parasite that causes bouts of “explosive diarrhea” has surfaced in California as a fast-growing outbreak sweeps across the US — with health officials warning the state’s official case count likely captures only a fraction of the true number of infections. 4 State data show between that between 1 and 10 California cases have been linked to a broader statewide outbreak as authorities continue tracking the spread.
- ▪Metro ‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite surfaces in California as health officials fear statewide surge By Daniel Farr Published July 11, 2026, 7:58 p.m.
- ▪Add The California Post on Google A parasite that causes bouts of “explosive diarrhea” has surfaced in California as a fast-growing outbreak sweeps across the US — with health officials warning the state’s official case count likely capture
- ▪4 State data show between that between 1 and 10 California cases have been linked to a broader statewide outbreak as authorities continue tracking the spread.
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