What This Story Is About
- The Knox County Health Department said Tennessee is experiencing “several large outbreaks” of cyclosporiasis, the parasite linked to “explosive” diarrhea.
Why It Matters
- Two people have died from the cyclospora outbreak, Michigan health officials announced Monday.
- KCHD said anyone experiencing symptoms should contact their medical provider.
For Context
- The CDC says “50 to 199″ people have been confirmed to have cyclosporiasis in Tennessee since May 1.
Catch Up
- The parasite linked to ‘explosive’ diarrhea cases has been reported in Knox County, the county health department says
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Knox County Health Department has released updated information on cyclosporiasis, the parasite linked to “explosive” diarrhea cases across the country.
On Monday, Roberta Sturm, the department’s director of communicable and environmental disease and emergency preparedness, said there have been “a few additional cases” reported in Knox County. While the exact number was not given, she said most have been related to international travel.
Sturm said Tennessee “is experiencing several large outbreaks” of the virus, but there are no known clusters in Knox County…