The UK is experiencing a sharp rise in cyclospora parasite infections, with 67 cases since April, predominantly among travelers returning from Mexico. Health authorities are warning holidaymakers about the intestinal disease.
Cyclospora, a parasite causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms including explosive diarrhea, has spread to the United Kingdom, prompting public health officials to issue warnings particularly to holiday travelers. The infection is non-life-threatening but causes significant symptoms.