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US Cyclospora Outbreak What to Know About the Parasite

US Cyclospora Outbreak: What to Know About the ‘Explosive Diarrhoea’ Parasite and Rising Cases

A growing outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, has affected multiple US states and prompted investigations by health authorities. While no deaths have been reported, officials are working to identify the source of the outbreak as cases continue to rise, particularly in Michigan. ...