A mysterious outbreak of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness caused by contaminated food and water, has left health officials scrambling to contain the spread. At least 600 cases have been reported in the United States, with the majority concentrated in the Midwest. As the number of cases continues to rise, doctors are sounding the alarm, warning that this outbreak could be one of the largest in recent US history. With the summer season in full swing and many people traveling to areas where the parasite is common, experts are urging the public to take precautions to avoid contracting the disease, which can cause severe diarrhea, weight loss, and fatigue.
Doctors weigh in on troubling cyclosporiasis outbreak CBS News
