Arkansas cyclosporiasis intestinal parasite infections climb 16% over weekend

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The latest data from the Arkansas Department of Health show infections of the intestinal parasite cyclosporiasis continue to increase.

The ADH said Arkansas had 79 cases of the disease as of Friday evening. Its Monday evening update showed the state now has 92 cases of the disease reported.

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ADH reported 35 total cases on July 17 after an initial report of 10 cases on July 14.

The latest update did not include a list of counties in the state with more than 10 reported cases, unlike the Friday update…

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