Parasite

అమెరికాలో పెరుగుతున్న 4,000 పారాసైట్ కేసులు: పాలకూరతో దాగి ఉన్న ముప్పు

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Person washing vegetables under running water

Cyclosporiasis outbreak spikes in the US with nearly 4,000 cases across 30 states, linked to contaminated iceberg lettuce. The parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis resists simple washing due to leafy crevices. Experts urge thorough cooking and hand hygiene since standard rinsing may not eliminate infection risk.

కలుషిత ఆహారం మీ ఆరోగ్యానికి ముప్పు: Cyclospora ఇన్ఫెక్షన్ లక్షణాలు

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Fresh produce linked to Cyclospora foodborne infection risk

US health officials probe rising cyclosporiasis cases across 17 states, with 145 infections and 20 hospitalizations reported. Michigan sees surge to 300 cases, far exceeding its annual average of 50. The parasitic infection, causing explosive diarrhea, is linked to contaminated food or water, though source remains unidentified.