A nationwide outbreak of cyclosporiasis cases has reached North Texas, with fewer than 100 cases reported in Texas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health advisory to doctors, as well as state and local health officials, over the outbreak of cyclosporiasis cases since May 1.
Local Impact
Two handfuls of cases are confirmed in Dallas County, and even fewer than that have been reported in Tarrant County. Doctors are encouraging people to wash their fruits and vegetables to prevent the spread of the parasite.
"Eating more at home, making sure you’re washing your fruits and vegetables. Running water, soap for solid vegetables even though it doesn’t decrease 100% or eliminate it 100% the parasite, it decreases their weight," said Dr. Carla Garcia Carreno, an infectious diseases specialist.
It’s also not a bad idea to keep a daily food journal until this outbreak passes because the symptoms may take seven to 10 days to appear. The symptoms include watery diarrhea, and if the diarrhea doesn’t go away after a few days, or one other thing that’s characteristic is it can come and go.
Original reporting: Dallas – Ft. Worth Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
