The Diarrhea Epidemic: How Social Media is Spreading Misinformation The recent cyclosporiasis outbreak has sparked widespread anxiety as social media platforms are filled with people claiming to have contracted the parasite and others warning about its dangers.
However, behind the hashtags and TikTok videos lies a more complex reality.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 7,000 people across the country may be affected by the parasitic infection. Experts believe this number is likely much higher.