CDC Warns of ‘Explosive Diarrhea Parasite.’ How To Protect Yourself

While the main symptom of the infection is watery and often explosive diarrhea, other symptoms may include:

“The illness, untreated, can last for weeks, often in an on-and-off pattern. The major hazard is dehydration, which can cause problems for patients at the extremes of age, those with chronic medical conditions, and persons who are immunocompromised,” William Schaffner, MD, professor of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Vanderbilt University, told Healthline.

Treatment for cyclosporiasis typically includes a selection of antibiotics.