The Cyclospora Crisis: A Cautionary Tale for Global Travelers The recent outbreak of cyclosporiasis in the UK, linked to travel to Mexico, serves as a stark reminder of the risks associated with international travel.
What's striking is not just the number of cases reported – 67 in just two and a half months – but also the fact that this parasite doesn't occur naturally in the UK.
Cyclospora infections are serious; they can bring on symptoms like "explosive diarrhoea" and vomiting, leaving sufferers barely able to make it to the toilet.