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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Jasmine Fernández

31 states are reporting cases of ‘explosive diarrhea’ parasite as outbreak continues to grow

A parasitic outbreak that causes severe gastrointestinal illness has spread to 31 U.S. states, federal and state health officials reported.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed 843 domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since May 1, resulting in 86 hospitalizations and no deaths. However, federal officials say that the true number of infections is vastly higher.

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