I read that the new parasite which I think is Cyclospora cannot be cured with ivermectin. I'm going to paste in some AI slop, please forgive me:

info from claude:

I'll check on the current outbreak status, since that's time-sensitive.Here's a rundown on Cyclospora and the current situation.

What it is

Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. You get it by consuming food or water contaminated with feces from an infected person (the fecal-oral route). Person-to-person spread is highly unlikely, so you can't catch it from a sick family member the way you'd catch a stomach bug. In the US, outbreaks are almost always tied to fresh produce.

Symptoms typically include watery, sometimes "explosive" diarrhea, loss of appetite, cramping, bloating, nausea, fatigue, low-grade fever, and weight loss. Symptoms can appear anywhere from two days to two weeks or more after infection, and untreated, an infection can last a very long time, up to six weeks.

Current outbreak status (as of July 14, 2026)

• Over 30 states are reporting cases, with roughly 5,000 nationwide by NBC's tally. Other trackers put confirmed CDC-reported domestic cases lower with thousands more awaiting confirmation.
• The CDC reported 86 hospitalizations nationwide and no deaths.
• Michigan and Ohio are hardest hit, together above 3,000 cases, and the investigation suggests lettuce or salad greens may be the source, though no specific type, grower, or supplier has been identified.
• Importantly, the CDC has emphasized there is currently no evidence linking all reported cases to a single, multistate outbreak. Investigators are pursuing multiple clusters that may have different food sources.
• Past US outbreaks have been linked to raspberries, basil, cilantro, snow peas, and lettuce.

Prevention

The tricky part: washing helps but isn't fully reliable. "Pre-washed" does not guarantee safety, and rewashing bagged lettuce is unlikely to remove Cyclospora. Cyclospora sticks to produce surfaces tenaciously.

The most effective measures:

• Heat is the reliable killer. Cooking produce is an effective way to avoid infection, as heating food to 158°F or higher kills Cyclospora.
• For lettuce/salad greens specifically, Michigan health officials recommend: buy whole heads rather than pre-washed bagged lettuce or salad kits, and remove and discard the outer two to three layers of leaves before preparation.
• Wash hands with soap and water before and after handling food; scrub firm produce like melons and cucumbers with a clean produce brush; cut away damaged or bruised areas; and sanitize utensils, cutting boards, and surfaces before and after use.
• While washing alone may not fully eliminate Cyclospora, it enhances protection when combined with cooking or peeling.

Given the current signal pointing at leafy greens, cooking greens or avoiding raw pre-mixed salads for now is the most protective short-term move.

Treatment if you think you've been exposed

• See a provider and get tested. People with sudden, ongoing diarrhea should contact their health care provider for testing and treatment. Diagnosis is via a stool test, and Cyclospora often requires a specific test request, so it won't always show up on a standard stool panel.
• The standard treatment is an antibiotic (trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, sold as Bactrim/Septra), plus rest and fluids to stay hydrated. Treatment is generally recommended for everyone, but a healthy person with a normal immune system will have the infection resolve on its own, so if you're already feeling better you don't absolutely need to be treated.
• If you have a compromised immune system or take an immune-suppressing medication, it's best to get treated with the antibiotic.
• Hospitalized patients with severe dehydration may receive IV fluids.

One practical note: the sulfa antibiotic is the standard first-line drug, and there's no strong alternative for people with sulfa allergies, so flag any allergy to your provider early.

This is a fast-moving situation and the source hasn't been pinned down yet, so the guidance on specific foods may shift. If you develop persistent watery diarrhea, getting a stool test that specifically checks for Cyclospora is the key step, since it changes treatment.

I'm not a doctor, so treat this as background rather than personal medical advice. If you think you've been exposed and have symptoms, contact your provider.

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Did they give her NAC? N-Acetyl Cysteine? It will rescue her liver. That is the immediate concern. I'm sorry to hear that and pray for her recovery, but there are deeper issues that she is going to need to face. I hope you can help her find a positive path forward and that she knows you love her.