Experts speak on ‘explosive’ diarrhea parasite cases in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — A concerning intestinal illness has been making its rounds in more than a dozen states, including North Carolina.

It’s linked to a parasite called “Cyclospora,” found in food and water. It causes the illness cyclosporiasis.

“It happens when you accidentally swallow the parasite and there’s a seasonal pattern associated with it.continue reading …