Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite rise in Florida, with Miami-Dade leading in confirmed cases
Diarrhea-causing parasite cases rise in Florida
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Cases of Cyclosporiasis, a parasite that causes diarrhea, are increasing in Florida. Coverage does not yet specify the exact cause of the rise, but Miami-Dade County has the most confirmed cases.
According to coverage from USA Today, WPLG Local 10, and the Tallahassee Democrat, the outbreak has been reported in several areas, including Tallahassee and the Tampa Bay area. Local farms are also seeing a surge in customer questions about the parasite.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops, with outlets such as ABC7 WWSB, wtsp.com, and the Sarasota Herald-Tribune continuing to provide information on the outbreak and how to avoid it
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Quick answers
What is Cyclosporiasis?
Cyclosporiasis is a parasite that causes diarrhea
Which county has the most confirmed cases?
Miami-Dade County
Are there any reported cases outside of Miami-Dade?
Yes, cases have been reported in other areas, including Tallahassee and the Tampa Bay area
Coverage (7)
- 'Poopy pants parasite' reaches Tallahassee as Cyclospora cases rise Tallahassee Democrat · 21h ago
- Local farm sees surge in customer questions as Cyclosporiasis cases rise on the Suncoast ABC7 WWSB · 21h ago
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak arrives in Tallahassee. How to avoid the parasite Tallahassee Democrat · 21h ago
- Cyclosporiasis in Florida: 154 cases of 'explosive' diarrhea parasite confirmed, 26 in Tampa Bay area wtsp.com · 21h ago
- Miami-Dade County leads Florida in cyclosporiasis cases. How many USA Today · 21h ago
- 2 confirmed Cyclospora cases reported in Sarasota. How to avoid it Sarasota Herald-Tribune · 21h ago
- Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite rise in Florida, with Miami-Dade leading in confirmed cases WPLG Local 10 · 21h ago
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