Saba Azad's Cyclospora Infection

Actor Saba Azad was hospitalized after being diagnosed with a severe parasitic infection caused by Cyclospora cayetanensis. The infection led to a dramatic 4kg weight loss and extreme weakness, prompting Saba Azad to share her experience on social media. She urged the public to thoroughly wash fruits and vegetables, even suggesting methods like using baking soda, to prevent similar infections. The incident has brought attention to cyclosporiasis, a foodborne illness spread through contaminated food or water, particularly raw produce. Medical experts from Cleveland Clinic, Aster Whitefield Hospital, and Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Hadapsar, Pune, provided information on the parasite, its symptoms, treatment, and prevention, emphasizing the importance of hygiene.