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A social media trend dubbed “cyclospora skinny” is prompting warnings from medical professionals as Arizona health officials investigate 36 locally acquired cases of the intestinal illness.<\/p>\n

Videos and jokes referencing the outbreak have spread across social platforms, with some users suggesting the parasite could be used as a rapid weight-loss method<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Medical experts emphasize that infection from Cyclospora cayetanensis, a foodborne intestinal parasite<\/a>, is a painful illness.<\/p>\n

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“Getting any kind of illness to purposely cause something like that is just a bad idea,” Dr. Andrew Carroll, president of IntraCare and a physician in Chandler, Arizona, told Fox 10<\/a>. “Plus, cyclosporiasis can be deadly. There are folks ending up in the hospital for long periods of time.”<\/p>\n

Cyclospora cayetanensis is a microscopic foodborne parasite that causes the intestinal illness<\/a> cyclosporiasis, according to Mayo Clinic.<\/p>\n

The parasite spreads through food or water contaminated with fecal matter, often linked to fresh produce such as berries, basil, cilantro and bagged salad mixes.<\/p>\n

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The parasite infects the small intestine, causing prolonged, watery and sometimes explosive diarrhea, loss of appetite, abdominal cramping and severe fatigue<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Infectious disease specialists emphasize that while weight loss can occur with cyclosporiasis, it results from fluid loss, muscle wasting and nutrient malabsorption \u2014 not healthy fat reduction.<\/p>\n

Intentionally exposing yourself to Cyclospora \u2014 or ignoring symptoms of infection \u2014 can carry serious health risks, according to Cleveland Clinic.<\/p>\n

Left untreated, a Cyclospora infection can persist for weeks or even months, cycling through periods of apparent improvement followed by relapses.<\/p>\n

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Cyclospora cannot be detected through standard bacterial stool cultures and requires a specific laboratory test ordered by a physician.<\/p>\n

Unlike many common stomach bugs<\/a> that resolve on their own, severe or persistent Cyclospora infections typically require a prescription antibiotic, most often trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, to fully eliminate the parasite.<\/p>\n

Severe diarrhea and vomiting can also lead to dehydration, electrolyte imbalances and complications that are especially dangerous for children, older adults<\/a> and people with weakened immune systems, experts warn.<\/p>\n

“With diarrhea, if you\u2019re not able to control that part of it, you\u2019re going to lose a lot of electrolytes, so you\u2019re going to have problems with muscle cramps and headaches<\/a> and all those sorts of things,” Carroll said.<\/p>\n

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“We\u2019re really aware of dehydration in this state; you don\u2019t want to get to the state where your heart just can\u2019t pump enough blood because there is no water in there.”<\/p>\n

Medical professionals urge the public not to view parasitic infections as a weight-loss shortcut. Instead, experts from Mayo Clinic and Cleveland Clinic recommend practicing safe food handling<\/a> and seeking medical attention for persistent gastrointestinal symptoms.<\/p>\n

“People who are influencers on social media, a lot of people listen to them,” Carroll said. “There\u2019s millions of followers for these people and even the most off-colored comment, or meant to be funny, could be considered something serious.”<\/p>\n

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“Especially to someone who might be dealing and struggling with their weight; they might think, \u2018Hey, it might be a good idea,\u2019 and it\u2019s never a good idea.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/health\/weight-loss-joke-turns-serious-cyclospora-skinny-trend-fuels-health-warnings <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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