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As cyclosporiasis spreads, what goes into an outbreak investigation?

  • Jul 28

CDC expands cyclosporiasis outbreak to 9 states

  • Jul 25
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  • Jul 23

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  • Jul 20

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  • Jul 20

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  • Jul 19

Doctor explains best way to wash produce amid cyclosporiasis concerns

  • Jul 17

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  • Jul 15

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Officials also said they anticipate cases of cyclosporiasis to continue increasing in the U.S., possibly through the end of August.

  • Jul 15
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Food safety for home cooks amid cases of cyclosporiasis

The CDC offers tips on preparing and storing fresh produce to help prevent cyclosporiasis when cooking at home.

  • Jul 14
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Cyclosporiasis cases in Michigan surpass 2,600, health officials say. Here's where it is spreading

Reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by a parasite, have surpassed 2,600 in Michigan, the state's health department said on Monday.

  • Jul 13
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Outbreak of diarrhea caused by cyclosporiasis spreading in US with cases reported in CA, CDC says

Cases of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal infection caused by a parasite, are currently being reported in nearly three dozen states, including California, according to an ABC News tally. The most common symptom of cyclosporiasis is watery diarrhea "with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements," according to the CDC.

  • Jul 12

Cyclosporiasis symptoms, treatment and how it's spread: Everything to know about the intestinal parasitic disease

Cases of the parasitic infection have been found in several states.

  • Jul 10