Cyclosporiasis Cases Confirmed in South Florida, Miami-Dade County
Statewide cases rose from 50 to 96 in a week, and the CDC has not yet identified a specific source.
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More cases of ciclosporiasis have been documented, an infection caused by a parasite that causes severe diarrhea, observed in recent outbreaks across the country, in southern Florida, including for the first time in Monroe County. Latest data from the Florida Department of Health show that, between May 1 and July 11, the following cases have been reported: Miami-Dade: 17 Broward: 7 Monroe: 1 This means that, in just one week, the cases almost tr…
Florida residents probably aren't aware they have 'explosive' diarrhea parasite, says officials
A parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, seen in recent outbreaks across the country, has been documented in over 20 counties in Florida. But experts say there could be more cases than what has been reported. According to the Florida Department of Health’s Reportable Diseases Frequency Report, 50 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in […] The post Florida residents probably aren’t aware they have ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite, says offici…
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