Cyclosporiasis cases rise in Florida and the Fort Myers, Naples areas

Florida has added 97 cases of cyclosporiasis, the most in one week since the national outbreak of the parasitic illness began in the spring.

Collier County saw 4 cases and Lee County saw 7 cases in the latest state Department of Health weekly updates.

Since May 1 when the outbreak gained national attention with a symptom of “explosive diarrhea,” Florida has reached 254 cases. The figures include confirmed and probable cases…

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