UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa., July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University issued the following news release:
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Dubbed the "nightmare stomach bug," with nearly 7,000 currently confirmed or suspected cases of cyclosporiasis in several U.S. states, including Pennsylvania, many consumers may be wondering how to protect themself from the foodborne illness, which is caused by the microscopic parasite cyclospora and includes symptoms like diarrhea, nausea and fatigue.
In this Q&A, experts from Penn State Extension and Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences discussed the outbreak, preventing infection and what to do if experiencing symptoms.
Q: What is cyclospora and what are the symptoms?
Nicole McGeehan, food safety extension...