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How concerned should you be about the explosive diarrhea infection caused by this parasite?

The source of the current outbreak is unknown, but certain types of fresh produce have historically been the culprit.

Hundreds of people across 17 states have been sickened by the parasitic infection, often transmitted by consuming produce contaminated with human feces.

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Cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection known for causing intense, watery diarrhea is spiking across the country. Here are ...

There’s no foolproof way to avoid exposure. The causes of the current cyclosporiasis outbreaks are unknown and avoiding all fresh produce consumption is impractical. (There’s currently no evidence ...