Updated 20h ago · First reported Jul 17, 6:39 AM
Cases of a diarrhea-causing parasite have increased in South Florida, with 17 confirmed cases in Miami-Dade County, seven in Broward County, and one in Monroe County, and about 100 cases statewide.
Why it matters: The increase in cyclosporiasis cases may lead to a higher risk of diarrhea and other health issues for individuals in South Florida,…
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The increase in cyclosporiasis cases may lead to a higher risk of diarrhea and other health issues for individuals in South Florida, particularly in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Monroe counties.
Further updates from the Florida Department of Health on the number of cyclosporiasis cases in South Florida.
Cases of diarrhea parasite nearly triple in Miami-Dade in a week; Monroe sees 1st case (1 source).
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Over 20 counties in Florida have documented cases of a parasite that causes extreme diarrhea, with 50 cases reported in the state since May 1.
KXAN (Austin)There is an outbreak of cyclosporiasis spreading across dozens of U.S. states.
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