Spread of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite in US could be far worse than we know thanks to Trump cuts

The spread of cyclosporiasis, the parasite causing explosive diarrhea, is now feared to be much worse than previously thought due to its removal from the federal government’s monitoring program. This decision, influenced by Trump-era cuts, means less data and oversight, allowing the parasite to proliferate unchecked. With fewer resources allocated for tracking and responding to outbreaks, public health officials are now flying blind. This situation highlights the dangerous consequences of underfunding public health initiatives, potentially leading to more severe and widespread outbreaks of the illness.