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Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in South Carolina | Charleston News
South Carolina’s grappling with a rising outbreak of cyclosporiasis — a nasty parasite-triggered diarrheal illness — with 23 confirmed cases so far, and more expected. Unlike typical stomach bugs, this one doesn’t spread person-to-person, but you catch it from contaminated food or water, especially suspect leafy greens. Nationwide, thousands are affected, with Michigan hit hardest — and fast-food chains may be linked. The sneaky incubation period (2 days to 2 weeks) makes tracing the source a nightmare. Symptoms? Cramping, nausea, and foul-smelling diarrhea that can linger for days or even a…
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