US shoppers react to mysterious ‘explosive diarrhoea’ parasite
Summary
Almost 7,000 people in the United States may have been infected with a parasite called Cyclospora, which can cause severe diarrhea. Health officials have warned about this illness, and some shoppers in Washington DC are changing what they eat because of it.Key Facts
- The parasite involved is Cyclospora, which causes a type of foodborne illness.
- Nearly 7,000 people in the US might be infected.
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking the outbreak.
- Cyclospora infection leads to symptoms like explosive diarrhea.
- Some shoppers in Washington DC are aware of the outbreak and are adjusting their food choices.
- The parasite spreads through contaminated food or water.
- Public health reports are encouraging people to be careful with their food hygiene.
- No specific source of the outbreak is mentioned in the article.
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