A Woman's Harrowing Experience with Cyclosporiasis: What It's Really Like to Live with the Sickness
A 33-year-old woman from Detroit began experiencing severe symptoms on June 21, including nausea, a racing heart, and loss of appetite. After initially brushing it off as anxiety, she woke up at 2 a.m. with the urge to vomit, prompting a trip to the emergency room.
Galenn Sekulich was diagnosed with cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that has been spiking across the country. She described the illness as a debilitating combination of COVID fatigue and norovirus, leaving her weak and struggling to eat.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cyclosporiasis can cause frequent diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and low-grade fever. Sekulich's symptoms persisted for weeks, causing her to lose 10 pounds in just five days.
The illness has also disrupted her family's eating habits, with Sekulich now avoiding fresh produce due to the risk of contamination. The Food and Drug Administration warns that cyclosporiasis spreads through contaminated food and beverages, with fresh produce being a primary risk factor.
Sekulich's case is one of many in Michigan, where over 1,200 people have fallen ill. Despite investigating her case, state health officials have yet to determine the exact cause of her infection. Sekulich suspects a contaminated salad may have been the source, but the uncertainty has left her concerned about the ease with which such illnesses can spread.
Galenn Sekulich was diagnosed with cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that has been spiking across the country. She described the illness as a debilitating combination of COVID fatigue and norovirus, leaving her weak and struggling to eat.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cyclosporiasis can cause frequent diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and low-grade fever. Sekulich's symptoms persisted for weeks, causing her to lose 10 pounds in just five days.
The illness has also disrupted her family's eating habits, with Sekulich now avoiding fresh produce due to the risk of contamination. The Food and Drug Administration warns that cyclosporiasis spreads through contaminated food and beverages, with fresh produce being a primary risk factor.
Sekulich's case is one of many in Michigan, where over 1,200 people have fallen ill. Despite investigating her case, state health officials have yet to determine the exact cause of her infection. Sekulich suspects a contaminated salad may have been the source, but the uncertainty has left her concerned about the ease with which such illnesses can spread.
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