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Parasite Outbreak Leaves Woman Sick for Weeks
14 Jul
Summary
- Parasitic infection caused severe nausea and prolonged fatigue.
- Symptoms included constant sickness for over two weeks.
- Contaminated food or beverages are the primary spread source.
A Detroit woman has shared her harrowing experience with cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that caused her to suffer from severe nausea, dizziness, and debilitating fatigue for over two weeks. The illness, which has seen a nationwide spike, left her unable to keep food down, resulting in a 10-pound weight loss in just five days.
Her symptoms were a difficult combination of COVID-like fatigue and unending norovirus, with frequent watery diarrhea and stomach cramps also reported. The prolonged sickness has been a significant challenge for the mother of three, impacting her daily life and causing considerable worry, especially given her allergy to a common treatment medication.
Cyclosporiasis spreads through contaminated food or beverages, with fresh produce being a primary risk factor. Health officials are investigating rising cases, but pinpointing the exact source of infection remains difficult. The patient suspects a contaminated salad from a grocery store or restaurant may have been the cause of her illness.
