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HEALTHJul 3 · 21:13 UTCGUARDIAN USLucy Campbell

CDC investigates parasite that’s caused cases of ‘explosive’ diarrhea in 18 US states

The CDC is investigating a cyclospora parasite outbreak causing cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness with symptoms including 'explosive' diarrhea, affecting over 400 cases across 18 U.S. states. The parasite spreads through contaminated produce and water with human feces.

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