Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite rise in Florida, with Miami-Dade leading in confirmed cases
Florida is experiencing a rise in cyclosporiasis cases, with Miami-Dade County reporting the highest number of confirmed infections.
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A parasitic outbreak causing explosive diarrhea is spreading across Florida. Confirmed cases have been reported in multiple regions, including Tallahassee, Sarasota, and the Tampa Bay area.
Coverage from wtsp.com reports 154 confirmed cases statewide, with 26 located in the Tampa Bay area and two in Sarasota. WPLG Local 10 and USA Today emphasize that Miami-Dade County currently leads the state in confirmed cases.
Reports from the Tallahassee Democrat and Sarasota Herald-Tribune are focusing on methods to avoid the parasite as the outbreak continues.
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Quick answers
How many confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis are there in Florida?
There are 154 confirmed cases according to wtsp.com.
Which Florida county has the most cases?
Miami-Dade County leads the state in confirmed cases.
Where else in Florida have cases been reported?
Confirmed cases have been reported in the Tampa Bay area, Tallahassee, and Sarasota.
Coverage (5)
- Cyclosporiasis outbreak arrives in Tallahassee. How to avoid the parasite Tallahassee Democrat · 6h ago
- Cyclosporiasis in Florida: 154 cases of 'explosive' diarrhea parasite confirmed, 26 in Tampa Bay area wtsp.com · 6h ago
- Miami-Dade County leads Florida in cyclosporiasis cases. How many USA Today · 6h ago
- 2 confirmed Cyclospora cases reported in Sarasota. How to avoid it Sarasota Herald-Tribune · 6h ago
- Cases of diarrhea-causing parasite rise in Florida, with Miami-Dade leading in confirmed cases WPLG Local 10 · 6h ago
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