Mexico Holiday Warning over Parasite Causing 'Explosive Diarrhoea'

Scots tourists issued travel warning over 'explosive diarrhoea' parasite

Health officials have warned Scottish tourists heading to Mexico this summer to follow strict food and water hygiene measures after a sharp rise in cyclospora parasite infections

Mexico holiday warning over parasite causing 'explosive diarrhoea'

Cyclospora is a parasite that infects the stomach and intestines and is commonly spread through contaminated food, particularly fresh herbs, salad leaves and soft fruits

Explosive diarrhoea parasite warning for tourists at popular destination

Cyclospora, which is usually found in contaminated food, has been brought to the UK by tourists returning from Mexico

Mexico holiday warning as explosive diarrhoea cases surge

Cyclospora is ususally found in contaminated food, and can result in extreme sickness for several days

Explosive diarrhoea infection spreads to UK as officials issue holiday warning

Cylosporiasis infections lead to nasty but non-life-threatening symptoms, such as ‘explosive diarrhoea’

UK tourists warned over 'explosive diarrhoea' parasite outbreak in holiday spot

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued an urgent Mexico travel warning for British tourists after a sharp rise in cyclospora cases – a parasite causing explosive diarrhoea