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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Julia Musto

Mystery grows as experts can’t pinpoint source of parasite behind ‘explosive diarrhea’ outbreak

A diarrhea-causing parasite known as cyclospora that causes “explosive diarrhea” is rapidly spreading across the nation - with Michigan being hit the hardest.

Exposure to the parasite by eating or drinking contaminated produce or water leads to cyclosporiasis, an explosive stomach bug that can leave people feeling ill for more than a month.

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