Parasite
Coverage of Parasite in the Nexus archive.
- Taco Bell locations pull ingredients off menu as ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite cases surge
Taco Bell locations, including those in Metro Detroit, have temporarily removed several produce items from their menus due to a surge in 'explosive diarrhea' parasite cases.
- Morning 3: Ex-president of local charity pleads guilty to charges -- and other news
An ex-president of a local charity pleaded guilty to charges and was sentenced to prison. A sickness causing explosive diarrhea has reached 145 cases in North Carolina, linked to a parasite in herbs and produce. A woman was rescued after a tree fell on her Huntersville home.
- CDC warns of intestinal illness linked to unwashed raw produce in Texas
The CDC has issued a warning about an intestinal illness linked to unwashed raw produce in Texas. The illness is caused by a parasite that spreads through contaminated raw produce and water contaminated with human feces.
- Cyclosporiasis in Michigan: List of foods linked to some outbreaks
Michigan is addressing a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak by sharing a list of previously linked foods, including fruits and vegetables associated with the parasite in past cases.
- Parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' reported in 17 US states, CDC warns
A parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' has been reported in 17 US states, according to a CDC warning. The CDC has issued a public health alert regarding the outbreak.
- Parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' reported in 17 US states, CDC warns
A parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' has been reported in 17 US states, according to a CDC warning. The CDC is alerting the public about this health risk.
- Parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' reported in 17 US states, CDC warns
The CDC warns of a parasite outbreak causing 'explosive diarrhea' in 17 US states. The outbreak has prompted a public health alert across multiple states.
- I’m in the hospital with the ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite — I wouldn’t wish this on my worst enemies
Cristy Cooper, 51, is hospitalized with a 'explosive diarrhea' parasite, experiencing severe symptoms including loud flatulence. She described the situation as unbearable, stating she wouldn't wish it on her worst enemies.