Cyclosporiasis is on the rise in the US but the information on how to handle the parasite is very contradictory. Literally heard on the radio this morning that in order to kill Cyclospora cayetanensis, you have to boil your produce but the news is saying something else.

Please be safe everyone.

  • Ripley_Tripley@lemmus.orgOP
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    14 hours ago

    For the poop testing, its not invasive. You give them your actual poop and they test it, but your doctor would have to request for the test.

    • Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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      14 hours ago

      I go see her tomorrow. I might not have called without this push, thank you, really.

      “here’s my poop bag doctor” lmao

      • ConstableJelly@piefed.social
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        12 hours ago

        I know this feeling all too well, glad you did right by yourself. And remember, even if you’re doctor says, “there’s nothing we can do, just rest and let your body recover itself,” it was still worth doing to be safe.