Cyclosporiasis Outbreak in Boone County | Jefferson City News

Boone County’s grappling with a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak—53 confirmed cases so far—with health officials racing to trace its origin. Caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, the illness brings nasty symptoms like diarrhea, vomiting, and debilitating fatigue. Spread through contaminated food or water, prevention is simple: wash your hands thoroughly after using the restroom and before cooking, and cook all fruits and veggies thoroughly before eating. Stay vigilant—clean hands and safe food prep could stop this from spreading further. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a9e548df0f463fa1