Officials in Georgia are investigating an outbreak of cyclospora infections in the northwest part of the state.
The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District has not released any numbers, but it is urging people with symptoms of cyclospora infection to seek medical treatment and report any confirmed infections to local public health officials.
Georgia public health officials say their investigation is ongoing and the number of cases is expected to increase.
Cyclosporiasis causes an illness that can result in prolonged gastrointestinal distress, including watery diarrhea with frequent, sometimes explosive, bowel movements that can last for weeks. In severe cases, cyclospora infection can require hospitalization.
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