A surge of cases of the intestinal illness that causes diarrhea and nausea has been detected in 31 states, according to federal health authorities, but the source is still under investigation.
Thirty-one states are now reporting cases of a parasitic intestinal disease that is making life miserable for those who contract it. While the U.S. has seen outbreaks of cyclosporiasis in the past, the cases this summer are much higher than normal and are raising real concerns about the illness.
Washington State Department of Health reports that Washington is not experiencing a local surge, with average counts remaining at just zero to 11 travel-related cases per year.
Public health officials are investigating a cluster of cyclosporiasis cases in four Midwest states as part of a major outbreak spreading across the U.S. that has left them “concerned.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cases in Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia ar…
Cases of a severe stomach bug called Cyclosporiasis are surging across the United States, sickening thousands of Americans and even sending some to the hospital. NBC’s medical contributor Dr. John Torress joins TODAY to break down the symptoms and how you can stay safe.
