EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring 145 cases of a parasitic illness, cyclosporiasis, in the United States that can cause severe diarrhea.
Cyclospora is a parasite acquired by ingesting contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables. The resulting illness, cyclosporiasis, is known for causing severe, sometimes “explosive,” diarrhea along with bloating and stomach cramps or pain.
As of June 16, 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in 17 states in the U.S. with no deaths reported, the CDC said. Forty-five of those cases were in people who ate or draink food or water that made them sick while traveling outside of the U.S…