Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite surface in Georgia

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) — A parasite that has caused diarrhea and other gastrointestinal illnesses across several states has been spotted in Georgia.

Cyclospora can be contracted from contaminated produce or water.

“We definitely have seen an increase in this over the past few months, there are several states, multiple states in the United States that have seen an increase,” said Dr. Iona Chicara with Wellstar Hospital…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS