Mom of 3 diagnosed with cyclosporiasis shares symptoms amid outbreak

Key Points:

• Galenn Sekulich, a 33-year-old from Detroit, contracted cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection causing severe nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and fatigue, which persisted for over two weeks and led to significant weight loss.
• Cyclosporiasis symptoms include frequent watery diarrhea, cramps, bloating, and low-grade fever, and unlike other illnesses, the symptoms tend to linger without quick improvement.
• Sekulich faced challenges obtaining the antibiotic Bactrim due to an allergy and issues with insurance and availability, highlighting concerns about access to treatment for others.
• The infection, linked to contaminated fresh produce, has led Sekulich's family to avoid fresh fruits and salads as a precaution while health officials investigate the source of rising cases in Michigan.
• Despite extensive discussions with health authorities, Sekulich remains uncertain about the exact source of her infection, suspecting a bagged grocery store or restaurant salad as the likely cause.