Mystery parasite leaves Americans battling ‘explosive’ illness as CDC investigates
Federal health officials are attempting to track down the source of a microscopic parasite that triggers prolonged gastrointestinal illness, as domestic cases begin to climb for the summer season.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had confirmed 145 cases of cyclosporiasis across 17 states as of mid-June 2026, all linked to infections acquired in the U.S.The culprit is Cyclospora, a microscopic parasite known to cause cyclosporiasis.DEADLY ‘FOX TAPEWORM’ LINKED TO […]
