HEALTHJul 14 · 19:11 UTCWJZY QUEEN CITY NEWSCiara Lankford

18 cases of explosive diarrhea parasite cyclosporiasis confirmed in Meck County

Mecklenburg County has confirmed 18 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite. Public health officials are urging residents to take protective measures, with 60% of cases linked to an unspecified source.

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