Travel warning: Parasite causing severe stomach illness in 145 people reported in 18 states

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is currently investigating a rising number of parasitic infections across the U.S. These infections have caused severe stomach illness in 145 people across 18 different states. This increase in cases is occurring as summer travel reaches its peak. The agency is monitoring the situation to address the spread of the parasite and provide necessary travel warnings to the public regarding these health risks across the country.