WEDNESDAY HEALTH REPORT: A rise in parasitic intestinal illness cases has doctors on high alert for key symptoms
Jul 15, 2026
Cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic intestinal illness, are climbing, and doctors are now being asked to watch for patients showing certain symptoms.The main symptom to look out for is long-lasting diarrhea. Others include cramping, bloating and a loss of appetite.Anyone experiencing those symptom
s can call a doctor and get tested. A doctor may prescribe antibiotic medication that can shorten the duration and severity of the illness.Without treatment, the illness can last anywhere from a few days to more than a month.Federal officials have not yet confirmed a source of the outbreak but are urging consumers to practice caution in the meantime. Past outbreaks have been linked to bagged salad, cilantro, basil and berries.Permalink| Comments
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