The source of the current US outbreak is unknown, but in the past, cyclosporiasis has been linked to raspberries, basil, snow ...
Federal health officials are urging Americans to take extra precautions with fresh produce as a parasite linked to severe ...
A parasite called Cyclospora, which can contaminate raw produce and causes ferocious and long-lasting bouts of diarrheal illness, is making people sick across several states.
Doctors explain testing for the cyclospora parasite and detail how difficult it is to kill, what treats an infection and ...
The parasite cyclospora is usually linked to contaminated food or water and can cause weeks-long diarrhoeal illness if left untreated.
Unlike E. coli, which can be spread by livestock manure, cyclospora is believed to be carried only by humans, and is spread ...
Lettuce or salad greens may be a source of the current cyclosporiasis outbreak. Lettuce is especially vulnerable because the parasite can contaminate it through water during growing or processing, and ...
Nearly 7,000 people nationwide may have cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness that can cause weeks of severe diarrhea, the CDC said Tuesday.
A surge in cyclosporiasis cases has put US health authorities on alert, with 572 infections reported in Michigan. Officials are tracing the source while urging caution with fresh fruits and vegetables ...
Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of ...
If you've had diarrhea and abdominal pain for more than a couple of days, infectious disease doctors say it's important to ...