Parasitic Stomach Bug In California Probed By CDC
CALIFORNIA — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating a recent string of illnesses in multiple states, including California, linked to a parasite often found in different kinds of fresh produce, according to an investigation notice posted to the agency’s website. The CDC and California health officials are monitoring cyclosporiasis cases. Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal infection caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, typically spread by ingesting food or water contaminated with feces. Cyclosporiasis cases are monitored by federal health officials to detect outbreaks that may be linked to...