Explosive diarrhea parasite cases surge
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Cyclospora, a parasite causing “explosive diarrhea,” is spreading in the US, including Michigan, New York, Texas. Authorities are trying to find the cause.
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‘Explosive' diarrhea parasite in Midwest outbreak can spread through produce. What to watch for
An outbreak of a parasitic infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea is sickening many in the Midwest and it can spread through contaminated produce and water, sparking a warning from health officials as they search for a source.
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'Explosive' diarrhea clusters: Here's what to know
Some states report higher numbers of cases than usual for this time of year
Cyclosporiasis is caused by a microscopic parasite called cyclospora cayatenensis, which is common in tropical and subtropical parts of the world.
A parasitic infection that causes “explosive” diarrhea is spreading across the U.S., with hundreds of cases reported in over a dozen states, including a major Midwest outbreak. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported in June that 145 cases of cyclosporiasis have been confirmed in people in the U.
