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What is cyclosporiasis, the ‘explosive diarrhea' parasite infection tied to produce?

What is cyclosporiasis, the ‘explosive diarrhea' parasite infection tied to produce?
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More than a thousand Americans have fallen ill with a condition that can cause “explosive” diarrhea. The culprit, the cyclospora parasite, triggers an unpleasant gastrointestinal infection known as cyclosporiasis. Some states have been more impacted by the parasite than others. As of Thursday,...

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