FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) – Doctors are weighing in on a parasitic infection that has been popping up across the country.
Cyclosporiasis, caused by the Cyclospora parasite, is an infection that affects the digestive system. Its most common symptom is diarrhea, often described as explosive or watery.
The parasite is fairly new to scientists, with cases showing up sporadically in warm environments. The infection does not typically spread from person to person, so doctors say it’s uncommon to see a sudden surge in cases…