intestinal illness
Coverage of intestinal illness in the Nexus archive.
- Michigan reports 1st 2 U.S. deaths related to diarrhea-causing parasite
Michigan health officials confirmed two deaths linked to a Cyclospora outbreak, marking the first U.S. fatalities from the parasite. Both deceased individuals had underlying health conditions that may have contributed to their deaths.
- More than 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases reported across 45 states: CDC
More than 18,000 cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have been reported across 45 U.S. states. Health officials are continuing to investigate the spread of the illness.
- Number of cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. has surpassed previous records, CDC says
The U.S. has surpassed previous records for cyclosporiasis cases, with the CDC reporting over 4,100 confirmed cases this year. Confirming individual cases of the cyclospora parasite-induced intestinal illness can take weeks.
- CDC warns of intestinal illness linked to unwashed raw produce in Texas
The CDC has issued a warning about an intestinal illness linked to unwashed raw produce in Texas. The illness is caused by a parasite that spreads through contaminated raw produce and water contaminated with human feces.