What does an infectious disease doctor do at home to prevent the spread of the “explosive diarrhea” parasite?
Franciscan Health Dyer infectious disease doctor Erica West, MD, says thorough handwashing and scrubbing of produce can make the difference in reducing your risk at home.
Dr. West, who helped write the American Medical Association’s information page on Cyclospora, discusses how we can best prevent the spread of the Cyclosporia parasite.
Learn more from Franciscan Health:
▶️ Cyclosporiasis: Preventing The Spread Of The ‘Explosive Diarrhea’ Parasite
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/cyclosporiasis-explosive-diarrhea-parasite
▶️ Poor Hand Washing Could Be Deadly
https://www.franciscanhealth.org/community/blog/handwashing-not-doing-it-right-could-be-deadly