Tennessee Grapples With Explosive Cyclosporiasis Outbreak

Tennessee is battling a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak marked by severe gastrointestinal symptoms that have earned the infection its blunt nickname. The parasitic illness, transmitted through contaminated food and water, is spreading across the state with new cases reported regularly. Health officials are working to identify the source and contain further transmission. Cyclosporiasis causes intense digestive distress and can persist for weeks if left untreated.