Explosive diarrhea parasite cases surge

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Cyclospora, the explosive diarrhea parasite, has reached Mass. Here's what to know.
Massachusetts is among more than a dozen states with documented cases of cyclosporiasis, a stomach-churning parasitic infection spread through food or water. The post Cyclospora, the explosive diarrhea parasite,

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Outbreak of diarrhea-causing parasite grows to more than 1,000 cases
What to know about "explosive" diarrhea-causing parasite reported in several states
What to know about cyclospora, the gut-churning parasite causing illness in several U.S. states, and how to avoid it
Got a nasty stomach bug that won’t go away? It could be cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection that causes weeks of debilitating diarrhea, cramps and bloating.

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Cyclospora cases have been reported in several states. What to know about the diarrhea-causing parasite.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak spreads in Michigan: How to avoid the parasite
Illinois reports ‘higher-than-average’ cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ caused by parasite
68 of those cases were acquired domestically, 66 were reported after travel outside the U.S., and 16 are pending investigation in the state.

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Cases of 'explosive’ diarrhea illness top 1K. See states with the most
‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Parasite Sickens Nearly 2,000. Here’s Where Cyclospora Outbreaks Are Hitting Hardest

What to Know About the Diarrhea Outbreak Tied to Fresh Produce

Hundreds of people in the U.S. have gotten sick so far from cyclosporiasis.

‘Diarrhea Parasite’ Cases Pass 700 in Michigan As At Least 3 More States See Spikes. How to Stay Safe

Cyclospora, a parasite causing “explosive diarrhea,” is spreading in the US, including Michigan, New York, Texas. Authorities are trying to find the cause.

Explosive diarrhea? Why cyclosporiasis may not be the cause

Cases of an intestinal parasite that causes explosive diarrhea have exploded in Ohio. But it's not the only foodborne illness with similar symptoms.
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Stomach Parasite Behind ‘Explosive’ Diarrhea Is Spreading in U.S.

Infections caused by a microscopic parasite called Cyclospora have been reported in at least 18 states, with numbers continuing to climb. Contaminated fresh produce is typically the source of the infection, called cyclosporiasis. Washing fresh produce ...