An outbreak of diarrhea caused by a parasite has hit at least 1,400 people. Here’s how to stay safe

It’s not clear what’s causing rising cases of cyclosporiasis, but cooking fruits and veggies and washing produce can help ...

What to Know About the Diarrhea Outbreak Tied to Fresh Produce

Hundreds of people in the U.S. have gotten sick so far from cyclosporiasis.

How to stay safe and still enjoy produce this summer with the outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite

Health experts advise washing hands and produce amid a significant outbreak of a parasitic infection in Michigan, affecting ...

Does cooking or vinegar kill Cyclospora? How to avoid the diarrhea-causing parasite, according to health officials

Texas health officials are urging families to safely wash, handle and cook produce as Cyclospora cases rise.
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Stomach Parasite Behind ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Is Spreading in U.S.

Infections caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora have been reported in at least 18 states, with numbers continuing to climb. Contaminated fresh produce is typically the source of the ...

Michigan's cyclosporiasis outbreak is growing. Here's everything you need to know.

Doctors explain testing for the cyclospora parasite and detail how difficult it is to kill, what treats an infection and ...

What to do if you have explosive diarrhea from cyclosporiasis

Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known for causing intense, watery diarrhea is spiking across the country. Here are ...

If so many people live with toxoplasmosis, how dangerous is this brain parasite really? Should I be worried?

About 1 in 3 people worldwide have been infected with a microscopic parasite called Toxoplasma gondii—or simply "toxo"—which ...

Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states

A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal ...