Smithsonian Magazine

Cases of a Parasitic Infection That Can Cause Diarrhea for Weeks Are Rapidly Rising in the U.S. Here’s What to Know

The illness is caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which spreads via food or water contaminated with ...

Michigan hits nearly 1,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite, as more people are infected across several states

Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of ...

‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite’ Is on the Rise in the US. These States Have the Most Cases, CDC Says

Health officials in Michigan are investigating a sudden and large increase in cases of cyclosporiasis, a parasitic illness ...

How dangerous is cyclosporiasis, 'poop parasite'

How concerned should you be about the explosive diarrhea infection caused by this parasite?

Think you have the 'poop parasite' in Philadelphia? What to do

If you think you may have cyclosporiasis, you should see your doctor for a stool test, where your provider can test for the ...
Medical Xpress

Parasitic infection and treatment linked to cancer-related gene activity in the cervix

New research has revealed that Schistosoma haematobium (S. haematobium), a parasitic infection affecting millions globally, can trigger cancer-related gene activity in the cervical lining, with ...
Time

You Might Be Hosting a Parasite Right Now. Here's How to Tell

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