Residents should be aware of a health concern. A parasite that affects the stomach is present in the state. It can lead to severe diarrhea that lasts a long time.

Further information about this parasite is available from health officials. They have reported its presence in Texas. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is a source of more details about this issue.

Details about how the parasite spreads are known. Contaminated water or produce is a possible source. For more information, readers can consult the original report from Texas health officials.