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Cyclospora parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' reaches California as US cases break records

• Nationwide Cyclospora cases have officially shattered the 2019 record. • More than 33 states are affected by the Cyclospora outbreak. • Taco Bell has begun pulling ingredients due to the Cyclospora outbreak.

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Cyclospora parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' reaches California as US cases break records

The Cyclospora parasite outbreak has reached California.

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The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)

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• Cyclospora can cause weeks of watery diarrhea and frequent bowel movements. • The specific foods most likely to carry cyclospora are not identified. • The origins and transmission methods of cyclospora are unknown.

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The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)

Ingesting contaminated food may cause weeks of watery diarrhea and frequent bowel movements due to the parasite cyclospora.

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Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak grows to 60 cases ahead of potential heat wave

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• The outbreak is currently affecting the Upper East Side area. • The number of cases has increased to 60. • Local health authorities are likely to be involved in the response to the outbreak.

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Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak grows to 60 cases ahead of potential heat wave

A Legionnaires’ disease cluster on the Upper East Side has grown to 60 cases

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The specific type of lettuce, the location where it was sourced, and the number of people affected by the outbreak are unknown. Cyclosporiasis is a foodborne illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis, which can cause diarrhoea, nausea, and abdominal pain. The parasite is commonly found in tropical and subtropical regions, and outbreaks are often linked to imported produce.

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Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Health officials are tracking lettuce as a possible source of the cyclosporiasis outbreak.

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Cyclospora outbreak | How many cases of the parasite are there in North Carolina?

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Cyclospora parasite causing 'explosive diarrhea' reaches California as US cases break records

The foods most likely to carry diarrhea-causing parasite cyclospora (and which are safe)

Upper East Side Legionnaires’ outbreak grows to 60 cases ahead of potential heat wave

Health officials track lettuce as possible source of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Cyclospora outbreak | How many cases of the parasite are there in North Carolina?

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