‘Explosive diarrhea’ parasite invades Long Island as separate bacteria outbreak tied to music festival

The notorious “explosive diarrhea” parasite has infected 17 people on Long Island – while a salmonella outbreak possibly tied to a music concert has hospitalized nearly 60 people, officials said Monday. Nassau County’s health departments have confirmed multiple cases of cyclosporiasis, linked to imported produce that strikes its victims with rabid diarrhea that can last...