Parasite causing explosive diarrhoea arrives in UK from holiday hotspot

Brits are being warned about a parasite that has come to the UK following the return of holidaymakers from destinations such as Mexico - see symptoms.

Health experts say common sources of cyclospora outbreaks include contaminated food such as salad, soft fruit and herbs - here are more details

The infection has swept through the US and now affects Brits returning from Mexico (Picture: Getty Images) British tourists have been warned that cases of an ‘explosive diarrhoea’ parasite are surging. Holidaymakers have been falling ill with the nasty infectious disease called cyclosporiasis. The UKHSA said 67 cases h

Tourists are urged to drink bottled water and eat 'thoroughly cooked' food

UK holidaymakers warned over explosive diarrhoea outbreak linked to Mexico  GB News

Brits headed to Mexico warned of 'explosive diarrhoea parasite' striking hotels in Riviera Maya and Cancun  lbc.co.uk

UK holidaymakers warned of diarrhoea-causing parasite found in food | ITV News  ITVX

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

The UK is seeing a sharp rise in cases - 67 since April - with many of them among travellers returning from Mexico.

The UK Health Security Agency has warned visitors from Mexico are behind a sudden surge in cyclospora infections

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

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

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