Parasites

There have been 252 cases in Florida since June 1, around the time outbreaks of the disease were first reported in five Midwest state, according to the state health department.

There have been 48 cases of cyclosporiasis in Florida from June 1 to July 4 and 60 for the year, accoring to the latest data available on the Florida Department of Health's disease database.

An open letter to Floridians about a parasite in monarch butterflies has become controversial as some researchers suggest removing milkweed entirely will prevent the spread; others suggest that people should plant more.

An open letter from a researcher reveals that Floridians could be inadvertently contributing to the spread of a life-threatening parasite among monarch butterflies.

By Danielle Prieur / WMFE A new Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study shows that the number of cases of one pool-borne illnesses is growing.