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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Julia Musto

Mapped: More than 16,000 cases of diarrhea-causing parasite now reported across US

Cases of a parasitic disease that causes “explosive diarrhea” are continuing to rise in over 40 states this week.

Cyclosporiasis infections are rarely fatal but can lead to an uncomfortable illness lasting for weeks, with symptoms also including vomiting and fever.

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