A microscopic parasite is making headlines for causing severe gastrointestinal illness and what health experts call “explosive diarrhea.” Dr. Christopher Labos joins Joanne Vrakas to explain what Cyclospora is, how people get infected, the symptoms to watch for, and the simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your family this summer.

Dr. Chris Labos, cardiologist with a degree in epidemiology and a regular contributor on CJAD 800. You can hear him every Sunday on Weekends with Joanne Vrakas at 7:20 a.m.