‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite surfaces in California as health officials fear statewide surge

Source: New York Post

A parasite that causes bouts of “explosive diarrhea” has surfaced in California as a fast-growing outbreak sweeps across the US — with health officials warning the state’s official case count likely captures only a fraction of the true number of infections. State data show between that between 1 and 10 California cases have been linked to a broader statewide outbreak as authorities continue tracking the spread. But officials say many infections are never confirmed because some people recover without seeking medical care or getting tested, the parasite requires specialized laboratory testing to detect, and confirmed cases can take about six weeks to be reported.