Mystery parasite that's causing painful explosive diarrhea continues to grow in US state as more than 100 become infected

Mystery parasite that's causing painful explosive diarrhea continues to grow in US state as more than 100 become infected READ MORE: Family in three states sicked with parasitic illness from BEAR meat By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com Published: 15:16, 13 August 2024 | Updated: 15:41, 13 August 2024 e-mail View comments Dozens of North Carolina residents have been sickened by a mysterious parasitic illness, health officials warn. The health department in Wake County, home to Raleigh, said this week that it has confirmed 135 cases of Cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that causes explosive diarrhea, bloating, and vomiting.

Since the first reports were filed in May, officials have investigated three local restaurants, though they believe 'herbs and vegetables' may be the culprit. The department declined to reveal which restaurants were investigated. No deaths have been reported.

The health department in Wake County, home to Raleigh, said this week that it has confirmed 135 cases of Cyclosporiasis, caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis Cyclosporiasis can lead to intestinal distress like watery diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and a loss of appetite, according to the CDC 'We have not identified the specific contaminated food item, and the outbreak appears to be over,' spokesperson with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) told local news station WRAL . Read More Deadly lung disease in Minnesota that killed six and sickened 134 ma.